DIAGNOSTIC COLONOSCOPY Cost in South Dakota
15 hospitals in South Dakota report pricing for diagnostic colonoscopy. The average cash price is $1,270.
15
in South Dakota
$5,803
gross charge
$1,270
78% below list price
$86 – $26,624
308.2x spread
DIAGNOSTIC COLONOSCOPY costs an average of $1,270 (cash/self-pay price) in South Dakota, based on data from 15 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $86 to $26,624 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in South Dakota
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE | MITCHELL | $86 | $82-5% | $58 – $395 | 0.1/10 | |
| AVERA DELLS AREA HOSPITAL - CAH | DELL RAPIDS | $434 | $401-8% | $249 – $828 | 0.1/10 | |
| COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | SISSETON | $1,103 | $1,103 | $364 – $1,070 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAULKTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER | FAULKTON | $1,386 | $1,178-15% | $181 – $2,402 | 0.1/10 | |
| BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC | RAPID CITY | $2,261 | $1,357-40% | $362 – $2,035 | 0.1/10 | |
| FREEMAN MEDICAL CENTER - CAH | FREEMAN | $1,423 | $1,380-3% | $678 – $1,380 | 0.1/10 | |
| DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL | DAKOTA DUNES | $2,420 | $1,399-42% | $372 – $2,348 | 0.1/10 | |
| AVERA ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER - CAH | PARKSTON | $949 | $1,486 | $678 – $1,486 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOUGLAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH DOUGLAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | ARMOUR | $1,736 | $1,562-10% | $97 – $1,736 | 0.1/10 | |
| SIOUX FALLS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | SIOUX FALLS | $26,624 | $2,747-90% | $433 – $26,624 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | WATERTOWN | $25,414 | N/A | $976 – $24,651 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER ABERDEEN | ABERDEEN | N/A | N/A | $827 – $958 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | BURKE | N/A | N/A | $97 – $310 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER | SIOUX FALLS | N/A | N/A | $380 – $1,275 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER | CLEAR LAKE | N/A | N/A | $2,493 – $2,493 | 0.1/10 |
DELL RAPIDS, SD
List Price
$434
Cash Price
$401-8%
Negotiated Range
$249 – $828
SISSETON, SD
List Price
$1,103
Cash Price
$1,103
Negotiated Range
$364 – $1,070
FAULKTON, SD
List Price
$1,386
Cash Price
$1,178-15%
Negotiated Range
$181 – $2,402
RAPID CITY, SD
List Price
$2,261
Cash Price
$1,357-40%
Negotiated Range
$362 – $2,035
FREEMAN, SD
List Price
$1,423
Cash Price
$1,380-3%
Negotiated Range
$678 – $1,380
DAKOTA DUNES, SD
List Price
$2,420
Cash Price
$1,399-42%
Negotiated Range
$372 – $2,348
PARKSTON, SD
List Price
$949
Cash Price
$1,486
Negotiated Range
$678 – $1,486
ARMOUR, SD · DOUGLAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
List Price
$1,736
Cash Price
$1,562-10%
Negotiated Range
$97 – $1,736
SIOUX FALLS, SD
List Price
$26,624
Cash Price
$2,747-90%
Negotiated Range
$433 – $26,624
WATERTOWN, SD · PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
List Price
$25,414
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$976 – $24,651
ABERDEEN, SD
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$827 – $958
SIOUX FALLS, SD
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$380 – $1,275
CLEAR LAKE, SD
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,493 – $2,493
DIAGNOSTIC COLONOSCOPY Cost in Other States
What Affects DIAGNOSTIC COLONOSCOPY Cost in South Dakota
Hospital charges for diagnostic colonoscopy in South Dakota vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
Pricing for diagnostic colonoscopy in South Dakota is affected by the provider's chargemaster rates, local market competition, and the facility's negotiating leverage with insurers. Hospitals with less competition in their service area tend to maintain higher prices.
Based on data from 15 hospitals in South Dakota, diagnostic colonoscopy prices range from $86 to $26,624 — a 308.2x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in South Dakota
Hospital pricing for diagnostic colonoscopy in South Dakota varies based on facility size, ownership type, and local market competition. Larger health systems and academic medical centers often have higher chargemaster prices, while community hospitals and outpatient clinics may offer more competitive rates.
When comparing options for diagnostic colonoscopy, consider both price and quality metrics. MyCareCost includes compliance and quality data alongside pricing to help you make a more informed decision.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in South Dakota
Self-pay patients in South Dakota often have access to significantly discounted rates for diagnostic colonoscopy. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In South Dakota, the average cash price for diagnostic colonoscopy is $1,270, which is 78% lower than the average list price of $5,803. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.