Douglas County Memorial Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
19x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,792
45 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Douglas County Memorial Hospitalcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT HEAD WO CONTRAST | 70450 | $2,824 | $107 | +$2,717 |
| CT ABD PELVIS WO CONTRAST | 74176 | $4,825 | $183 | +$4,642 |
| CT LUMBAR SPINE WO CONT | 72131 | $3,401 | $130 | +$3,271 |
| CT CERVICAL SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72125 | $3,330 | $131 | +$3,199 |
| CT EXT LOWER WO CONT | 73700 | $3,247 | $130 | +$3,116 |
| MRI T SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72146 | $4,621 | $190 | +$4,431 |
| CT THORACIC SPINE WO CONT | 72128 | $3,137 | $130 | +$3,007 |
| MRI L SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72148 | $4,574 | $192 | +$4,382 |
| MRI C SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72141 | $4,418 | $191 | +$4,228 |
| CT MAXILLOFACIAL WO CONT | 70486 | $2,825 | $128 | +$2,696 |
| MRI UPPER EXT JT WO CONTRAST | 73221 | $4,486 | $205 | +$4,281 |
| MRA HEAD WO CONTRAST | 70544 | $4,640 | $215 | +$4,426 |
| CT THORAX DIAGNOSTIC WO CONTRAST | 71250 | $2,861 | $133 | +$2,728 |
| CT EXT LOWER W CONT | 73701 | $3,526 | $166 | +$3,360 |
| MRI LOWER EXT JT WO CONTRAST | 73721 | $4,146 | $204 | +$3,941 |
| CT THORAX DIAGNOSTIC WITH CONTRAST | 71260 | $3,368 | $167 | +$3,201 |
| CT MAXILLOFACIAL W CONT | 70487 | $3,058 | $152 | +$2,907 |
| SURG 36569 INSERTION PICC W/O IMG GDN 5 YR/> | 36569 | $1,730 | $86 | +$1,644 |
| CT LUMBAR SPINE W CONT | 72132 | $3,308 | $169 | +$3,139 |
| CT ABD PELVIS W CONTRAST | 74177 | $5,821 | $300 | +$5,521 |
About Douglas County Memorial Hospital Pricing
Douglas County Memorial Hospital in , SD charges about 19x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 45procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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