Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
18x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,260
60 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Sanford Chamberlain Medical Centercharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURG 49421 PERITONEAL CATH INS PERM | 49421 | $6,045 | $207 | +$5,839 |
| CT ABD PELVIS WO CONTRAST | 74176 | $4,486 | $183 | +$4,303 |
| VENT SUBSEQ DAY | 94003 | $1,420 | $59 | +$1,361 |
| CT HEAD WO CONTRAST | 70450 | $2,410 | $107 | +$2,304 |
| TX RM 15271 SKIN SUB GRAFT TRNK ARM LEG | 15271 | $3,325 | $158 | +$3,167 |
| SURG 10140 DRAIN HEMATOMA SEROMA | 10140 | $3,564 | $174 | +$3,390 |
| CT LUMBAR SPINE WO CONT | 72131 | $2,561 | $130 | +$2,431 |
| VENT INITIAL DAY | 94002 | $1,683 | $86 | +$1,597 |
| CT THORAX DIAGNOSTIC WO CONTRAST | 71250 | $2,596 | $133 | +$2,463 |
| CT CERVICAL SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72125 | $2,502 | $131 | +$2,371 |
| CT THORACIC SPINE WO CONT | 72128 | $2,489 | $130 | +$2,359 |
| SURG 36569 INSERTION PICC W/O IMG GDN 5 YR/> | 36569 | $1,616 | $86 | +$1,529 |
| CT THORAX DIAGNOSTIC WITH CONTRAST | 71260 | $3,104 | $167 | +$2,937 |
| CT HEAD W CONTRAST | 70460 | $2,755 | $148 | +$2,607 |
| MRI L SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72148 | $3,494 | $192 | +$3,302 |
| CT ABDOMEN WO CONTRAST | 74150 | $2,444 | $136 | +$2,308 |
| MRI C SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72141 | $3,362 | $191 | +$3,172 |
| MRI T SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72146 | $3,324 | $190 | +$3,133 |
| RAD S&I EXAM ABSCESS FISTULA OR SINUS TRACT STDY | 76080 | $1,022 | $59 | +$964 |
About Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center Pricing
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center in , SD charges about 18x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 60procedures 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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