How much does an Emergency room visit cost in South Dakota?

Emergency room visit (level 4) · CPT 99284 · State: South Dakota

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $751, with most between $469 and $954 ($904 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 South Dakota hospitals — 14% lower than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $967 (1.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$751
South Dakota · $469$954
Cash / self-pay
$904
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$967
1.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 17 South Dakota hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 4) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in South Dakota — FAQs

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $751, with most between $469 and $954, based on 17 South Dakota hospitals. That's 14% lower than the national typical of $876.

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost without insurance in South Dakota?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in South Dakota run around $904. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $967), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my South Dakota hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 4) so high?

South Dakota hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $967 — roughly 1.3× the $751 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Emergency room visit (level 4) in South Dakota?

Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $751), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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