Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
17x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,031
64 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Sanford Clear Lake 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 36569 INSERTION PICC W/O IMG GDN 5 YR/> | 36569 | $2,923 | $86 | +$2,837 |
| CT ABD PELVIS WO CONTRAST | 74176 | $4,600 | $183 | +$4,417 |
| CT LUMBAR SPINE WO CONT | 72131 | $2,872 | $130 | +$2,742 |
| CT HEAD WO CONTRAST | 70450 | $2,351 | $107 | +$2,245 |
| CT THORACIC SPINE WO CONT | 72128 | $2,872 | $130 | +$2,742 |
| CT CERVICAL SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72125 | $2,797 | $131 | +$2,666 |
| MRI T SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72146 | $3,813 | $190 | +$3,623 |
| MRI C SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72141 | $3,648 | $191 | +$3,457 |
| CT EXT LOWER WO CONT | 73700 | $2,482 | $130 | +$2,352 |
| CT THORAX DIAGNOSTIC WO THEN W CONTRAST | 71270 | $3,716 | $196 | +$3,521 |
| CT MAXILLOFACIAL WO W CONT | 70488 | $3,479 | $184 | +$3,295 |
| CT MAXILLOFACIAL WO CONT | 70486 | $2,406 | $128 | +$2,278 |
| CT HEAD W CONTRAST | 70460 | $2,780 | $148 | +$2,631 |
| CT THORAX DIAGNOSTIC WO CONTRAST | 71250 | $2,476 | $133 | +$2,343 |
| CT ABD PELVIS WO THEN W CONT | 74178 | $6,306 | $338 | +$5,968 |
| MRI L SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72148 | $3,539 | $192 | +$3,347 |
| CT ABDOMEN WO CONTRAST | 74150 | $2,504 | $136 | +$2,368 |
| CT THORAX DIAGNOSTIC WITH CONTRAST | 71260 | $3,015 | $167 | +$2,849 |
| MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST | 70551 | $3,499 | $195 | +$3,303 |
| CT ABD PELVIS W CONTRAST | 74177 | $5,319 | $300 | +$5,019 |
About Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center Pricing
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center in , SD charges about 17x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 64procedures 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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