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Avera Mckennan Hospital And University Health Center

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105-1007

Billing Grade
F
Relative fairness percentile: P95
Avg Markup
53.6x
CMS Stars
N/A
Patient Experience
Not Reported

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Billing Profile

Last updated: 2026-02-18

Average markup vs Medicare: 53.6x
Cash/self-pay discount avg: 0.0%
Charity care (% revenue): N/A
State rank by markup: 1

Billing Grade Position

Grade F 53.6x F D C B A
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This hospital is currently graded F based on markup vs Medicare.

Markup Comparison

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Common Procedure Prices

Last updated: 2026-02-18

CPT Description Hospital Medicare Markup
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy $17202.73 $164.67 104.5x
43239 Egd biopsy single/multiple $11803.78 $123.58 95.5x
49650 Lap ing hernia repair init $28838.55 $424.19 68.0x
44970 Laparoscopy appendectomy $27914.39 $578.17 48.3x
23472 Shoulder Replacement $62762.72 $1300.30 48.3x
20610 Joint Injection (drainage) $1891.57 $39.75 47.6x
47562 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy $26496.97 $631.95 41.9x
49505 Prp i/hern init reduc >5 yr $20742.39 $508.03 40.8x
27447 Total Knee Replacement $46261.35 $1159.35 39.9x
29881 Knee Arthroscopy $19483.54 $515.71 37.8x
11042 Wound Debridement $981.07 $55.78 17.6x

Color key: green <2x · yellow 2–5x · red >5x Medicare

Financial Assistance

Nonprofit status: Unknown

Financial assistance policy: Not listed in current data

How to Dispute a Bill from Avera Mckennan Hospital And University Health Center

Last updated: 2026-02-18

Avera Mckennan Hospital And University Health Center currently shows a billing grade of F with an average markup around 53.6x versus Medicare reference rates. In currently loaded benchmark samples, this is above the national average (8.3x). Use that benchmark when asking billing to review line items and justify large gaps. If you are self-pay or high-deductible, still request the cash/self-pay schedule in writing. If no discount is offered, ask for a supervisor review, payment-plan options, and item-level justification. Before paying, scan your bill with BillKarma to identify line-item issues and generate a dispute packet.

Nearby Hospitals

Avera Queen Of Peace Hospital · Grade F · 45.4x
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital · Grade F · 37.5x
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Avera St. Luke’s Hospital · Grade F · 25.1x
Avera St. Mary's Hospital · Grade F · 47.8x
Brookings Health System · Grade F · 9.0x
Data sourced from CMS and hospital-published pricing files. Actual charges vary. Not medical, legal, or financial advice.