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Upper Endoscopy Cost in South Dakota

Last updated: May 2026

Upper Endoscopy costs an average of $1,405 (cash/self-pay price) in South Dakota, based on data from 16 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $65 to $22,381 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.

16 hospitals in South Dakota report pricing for upper endoscopy. The average cash price is $1,405.

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Hospitals

in South Dakota

Average List Price

$3,305

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$1,405

57% below list price

Price Range

$65 – $22,381

343.5x spread

Hospital Prices in South Dakota

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE Voluntary non-profit - Private	MITCHELL	$65	$62-5%	$10 – $297	0.1/10
AVERA FLANDREAU HOSPITAL - CAH Voluntary non-profit - Private	FLANDREAU	$728	$672-8%	$280 – $907	0.1/10
COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private	SISSETON	$963	$963	$318 – $934	0.1/10
WINNER REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER - CAH Voluntary non-profit - Private	WINNER	$1,050	$1,050	$893 – $893	0.1/10
FREEMAN MEDICAL CENTER - CAH Voluntary non-profit - Private	FREEMAN	$1,367	$1,326-3%	$662 – $1,326	0.1/10
BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC Proprietary	RAPID CITY	$2,261	$1,357-40%	$405 – $2,035	0.1/10
DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	DAKOTA DUNES	$2,182	$1,388-36%	$372 – $2,117	0.1/10
FAULKTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	FAULKTON	$1,682	$1,430-15%	$136 – $2,154	0.1/10
AVERA ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER - CAH Voluntary non-profit - Private	PARKSTON	$1,283	$1,444	$353 – $1,444	0.1/10
DOUGLAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH Voluntary non-profit - Private	ARMOUR	$1,788	$1,609-10%	$146 – $1,788	0.1/10
SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	SIOUX FALLS	$3,083	$2,466-20%	$377 – $2,775	0.1/10
SIOUX FALLS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Proprietary	SIOUX FALLS	$4,126	$3,095-25%	$430 – $4,126	0.1/10
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	WATERTOWN	$22,381	N/A	$1,004 – $21,709	0.1/10
SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	CLEAR LAKE	N/A	N/A	$2,064 – $2,064	0.1/10
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER ABERDEEN Voluntary non-profit - Private	ABERDEEN	N/A	N/A	$821 – $950	0.1/10
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BURKE	N/A	N/A	$146 – $233	0.1/10

AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE

MITCHELL, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$65

Cash Price

$62-5%

Negotiated Range

$10 – $297

AVERA FLANDREAU HOSPITAL - CAH

FLANDREAU, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$728

Cash Price

$672-8%

Negotiated Range

$280 – $907

COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

SISSETON, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$963

Cash Price

$963

Negotiated Range

$318 – $934

WINNER REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER - CAH

WINNER, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,050

Cash Price

$1,050

Negotiated Range

$893 – $893

FREEMAN MEDICAL CENTER - CAH

FREEMAN, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,367

Cash Price

$1,326-3%

Negotiated Range

$662 – $1,326

BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC

RAPID CITY, SD · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,261

Cash Price

$1,357-40%

Negotiated Range

$405 – $2,035

DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL

DAKOTA DUNES, SD · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,182

Cash Price

$1,388-36%

Negotiated Range

$372 – $2,117

FAULKTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER

FAULKTON, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,682

Cash Price

$1,430-15%

Negotiated Range

$136 – $2,154

AVERA ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER - CAH

PARKSTON, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,283

Cash Price

$1,444

Negotiated Range

$353 – $1,444

DOUGLAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH

ARMOUR, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,788

Cash Price

$1,609-10%

Negotiated Range

$146 – $1,788

SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER

SIOUX FALLS, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,083

Cash Price

$2,466-20%

Negotiated Range

$377 – $2,775

SIOUX FALLS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

SIOUX FALLS, SD · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$4,126

Cash Price

$3,095-25%

Negotiated Range

$430 – $4,126

PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC

WATERTOWN, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,381

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,004 – $21,709

SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER

CLEAR LAKE, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,064 – $2,064

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER ABERDEEN

ABERDEEN, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$821 – $950

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BURKE, SD · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$146 – $233

Upper Endoscopy Cost in Other States

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What Affects Upper Endoscopy Cost in South Dakota

The cost of upper endoscopy in South Dakota depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.

The total cost of upper endoscopy includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.

Based on data from 16 hospitals in South Dakota, upper endoscopy prices range from $65 to $22,381 — a 343.5x 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

Upper endoscopy in South Dakota can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in South Dakota

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access upper endoscopy at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in South Dakota offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In South Dakota, the average cash price for upper endoscopy is $1,405, which is 57% lower than the average list price of $3,305. 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Endoscopy Cost in South Dakota

How much does Upper Endoscopy cost in South Dakota?▼

The average cash price for upper endoscopy in South Dakota is $1,405. Prices range from $65 to $22,381 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Upper Endoscopy prices vary so much in South Dakota?▼

Hospital prices for upper endoscopy in South Dakota differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Upper Endoscopy by paying cash?▼

Yes. In South Dakota, the average cash price for upper endoscopy is $1,405, which is 57% below the average list price of $3,305. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Upper Endoscopy in South Dakota?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in South Dakota offers the lowest cash price for upper endoscopy. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Upper Endoscopy?▼

Most health insurance plans cover upper endoscopy when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.