Sanford Vermillion Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
17x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,277
60 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Sanford Vermillion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURG 57410 PELVIC EXAMINATION W/ANESTHESIA OTHER THAN LOCAL | 57410 | $4,360 | $97 | +$4,263 |
| SURG 36569 INSERTION PICC W/O IMG GDN 5 YR/> | 36569 | $2,847 | $86 | +$2,761 |
| CT ABD PELVIS WO CONTRAST | 74176 | $4,085 | $183 | +$3,902 |
| CT GUIDANCE NEEDLE PLACEMENT | 77012 | $2,430 | $123 | +$2,307 |
| TX RM 15271 SKIN SUB GRAFT TRNK ARM LEG | 15271 | $3,111 | $158 | +$2,953 |
| MRI C SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72141 | $3,704 | $191 | +$3,513 |
| MRI L SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72148 | $3,704 | $192 | +$3,512 |
| MRI LOWER EXT JT WO CONTRAST | 73721 | $3,704 | $204 | +$3,499 |
| MRI UPPER EXT JT WO CONTRAST | 73221 | $3,704 | $205 | +$3,498 |
| CT HEAD WO CONTRAST | 70450 | $1,882 | $107 | +$1,775 |
| CT THORACIC SPINE WO CONT | 72128 | $2,285 | $130 | +$2,155 |
| CT MAXILLOFACIAL WO W CONT | 70488 | $3,094 | $184 | +$2,910 |
| LIVER SPLEEN FLOW | 78216 | $2,209 | $132 | +$2,077 |
| MRI LOWER EXT WO CONTRAST | 73718 | $3,704 | $222 | +$3,481 |
| CT LUMBAR SPINE WO CONT | 72131 | $2,162 | $130 | +$2,032 |
| CT HEAD W CONTRAST | 70460 | $2,463 | $148 | +$2,315 |
| CT CERVICAL SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72125 | $2,166 | $131 | +$2,036 |
| MRI ABDOMEN WO CONTRAST | 74181 | $3,191 | $194 | +$2,997 |
| CT THORACIC SPINE W CONTRAST | 72129 | $2,788 | $169 | +$2,619 |
| MRI T SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72146 | $3,102 | $190 | +$2,912 |
About Sanford Vermillion Hospital Pricing
Sanford Vermillion Hospital in , SD charges about 17x 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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