Sanford South University Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
87x
the federal fair-price benchmark
10,340
84 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Sanford South University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REMOVE VERTEBRAL BODY ADD-ON | 63091 | $38,382 | $158 | +$38,224 |
| REMOVE VERTEBRAL BODY ADD-ON | 63086 | $38,382 | $171 | +$38,211 |
| REMOVE VERTEBRAL BODY ADD-ON | 63088 | $38,382 | $234 | +$38,148 |
| REMOVE VERTEBRAL BODY ADD-ON | 63082 | $38,382 | $237 | +$38,145 |
| REMOVE VERTEBRAL BODY ADD-ON | 63103 | $38,382 | $263 | +$38,119 |
| RMVL & REPLC DEFIB GEN SNGLE LEAD | 33262 | $40,721 | $329 | +$40,392 |
| RMVL & REPLC DEFIB GEN DUAL LEADS | 33263 | $41,094 | $342 | +$40,752 |
| REMOVE VERTEBRAL BODY ADD-ON | 63308 | $38,382 | $289 | +$38,093 |
| COMPOSITE BYP GRFT PROS&VEIN | 35681 | $9,009 | $72 | +$8,937 |
| OPN IMPLTJ NEA NEUROMUSCULAR | 64580 | $37,712 | $315 | +$37,397 |
| ARTHRD LAT XTRCVTRY TQ EA AD | 22534 | $38,382 | $324 | +$38,059 |
| RMV&RPLCMT PHRNC NRV STIM PG | 33287 | $40,338 | $341 | +$39,997 |
| INSERT DEFIB GENERATOR W EXIST SNGLE LEAD | 33240 | $39,996 | $320 | +$39,676 |
| REMOVE PULMONARY SHUNT | 33924 | $30,109 | $259 | +$29,850 |
| INSERT DEFIB GENERATOR W EXIST DUAL LEADS | 33230 | $39,996 | $333 | +$39,663 |
| LAP ESOPH LENGTHENING | 43283 | $15,928 | $142 | +$15,786 |
About Sanford South University Medical Center Pricing
Sanford South University Medical Center in , ND charges 87x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 84procedures 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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