How much does a Tendon cost in South Dakota?
Tendon/ligament injection · CPT 20550 · State: South Dakota
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tendon/ligament injection is about $212, with most between $117 and $412 ($264 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 South Dakota hospitals — 51% lower than the national typical of $436. Hospital list charges run about $278 (1.3× higher).
Source: medians across 12 South Dakota hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Tendon/ligament injection cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Tendon/ligament injection cost in South Dakota — FAQs
How much does a Tendon/ligament injection cost in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tendon/ligament injection is about $212, with most between $117 and $412, based on 12 South Dakota hospitals. That's 51% lower than the national typical of $436.
How much does a Tendon/ligament injection cost without insurance in South Dakota?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Tendon/ligament injection in South Dakota run around $264. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $278), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my South Dakota hospital bill for a Tendon/ligament injection so high?
South Dakota hospital "list" charges for a Tendon/ligament injection run about $278 — roughly 1.3× the $212 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 a Tendon/ligament injection in South Dakota?
Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $212), 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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