Faulkton Area Medical Center Pricing Analysis
1300 OAK STREET POST OFFICE BOX 100, Faulkton, SD
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
A
Lower than most hospitals
2x
the federal fair-price benchmark
773
99 comparable to federal rates
Check a specific procedure price
Use our price checker to look up any of 7,700+ procedures and see what Medicare considers a fair price.
Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Faulkton Area Medical Center charges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Removal Tumor/polyp/les | 45384 | $2,786 | $539 | +$2,247 |
| ID Perianal Abscess | 46050 | $1,274 | $267 | +$1,007 |
| Upper endoscopy (diagnostic) | 43235 | $1,393 | $323 | +$1,070 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $1,648 | $419 | +$1,230 |
About Faulkton Area Medical Center
Faulkton Area Medical Center in Faulkton, SD charges about 2x the federal benchmark — relatively low for a US hospital across 99 procedures 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.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
Compare with other hospitals
See how Faulkton Area Medical Center stacks up against other hospitals in the area.
View All Rankings