The price list available by download below has information that includes the de-identified minimum and maximum negotiated charges along with the standard charge, the cash discount, and the negotiated charge for major payors.  A payor is a company, like an insurance company or Medicare, that pays for an administered medical service. The amounts provided by each specific payor are derived from historical claims data and reflect averages. This averaging methodology can provide a base line for cost estimates. Just as no two patients are alike, no two services will be the same. 

Given the many services provided by hospitals 24 hours a day, seven days a week,  the price list contains thousands of services and related charges.

Standard charges are the same for all patients across all insurers and health plans, but the amount a patient is responsible to pay varies as it is dependent on payment plans negotiated with individual health insurers.

Uninsured or underinsured patients should consult with our patient representatives to determine whether they qualify for discounts; read more about financial assistance. These prices are correct as of July 1, 2024. Charges may vary from the hospital price list, due to a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, medical complications.

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This price list in CSV format is posted in compliance with federal regulations that require hospitals to provide clear, accessible pricing information online about the services they provide beginning July 1, 2024.

 

You’ve exhausted over-the-counter remedies.
You’re running out of things to eliminate from your diet.
You don’t know what else to do, but you’re tired of treating the symptoms.
You just want your reflux gone.

When should I see a doctor?

Heartburn symptoms are very common in the U.S. and many may feel like taking antacids daily is simply a part of life. If you suffer from chronic heartburn or similar symptoms, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux. GERD happens when food and liquid from the stomach moves back up into the esophagus, causing irritation.

 

 

 

Reflux Symptoms:

• Heartburn or burning in the chest
• Regurgitation (food coming back up)
• Long term, daily use of antacids
• Chest pain
• Nausea after eating
• Sour taste in mouth
• Coughing, choking, or wheezing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Hiccups
• Belching or burping excessively
• Hoarseness or change in voice
• Sore throat
• Feeling that food is stuck behind the breastbone

If you want to take control of your symptoms, consultations with acid reflux specialists Dr. Greg Gerrish and Dr. Jacob Schaeffer are available. During your appointment, you can discuss your options, including diagnostic testing to better manage your treatment.

 

Schedule a personalized consultation with Dr. Gerrish or Dr. Schaeffer by calling the General Surgery Clinic at the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic: 605-882-6864.

 

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Diagnostic Services  Reflux Treatment

 

During a consultation with Dr. Gerrish or Dr. Schaeffer you can discuss your symptoms and next steps to manage your acid reflux.  Next steps could include diagnostic testing to find the best, personalized treatment option. Treatments include nonsurgical options like acid-reducing medicines, diet, and lifestyle changes and surgical solutions, including the innovative LINX system. 

LINX Reflux Management System

The LINX® System is a treatment option for patients with chronic acid or GERD. It is a small, flexible ring of magnetic, titanium beads placed around a patient’s existing weak esophageal sphincter. The beads pull together to inhibit reflux by helping to close the esophageal sphincter and restore the body’s natural reflux barrier. For eating, swallowing, belching, or vomiting, the beads expand and separate to allow passage.

LINX is placed around the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) during a minimally invasive procedure. During the procedure, patients are placed under general anesthesia and LINX is placed. The entire procedure typically takes less than an hour and patients are discharged either the same or next day and can resume a normal diet.

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Dr. Mancell is able to treat sinus problems with medications and noninvasive procedures such as irrigations or nebulizers. When infections are not responsive to these treatments, surgery to enlarge the openings that drain the sinuses into the nose may be helpful.

Advances in surgical technology now allow more targeted and delicate surgery, typically through the nasal cavity, that allows for shorter recovery, less pain and better results. Options for treatment of sinus disease include balloon sinuplasty done in the office or operating room, drug-releasing sinus implants and traditional sinus surgery. With multiple options available, an exam and discussion with one of our providers will help determine the best treatment of your symptoms.

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Patients may make an appointment with Dr. Mancell by calling 605-882-7740 or toll free at 855-215-5327. No referral is necessary. 

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