Prices at 13 hospitals in Missouri, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $34,344 — 534% above the US median ($5,419), roughly 38.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | Rolla, MO | $34,344 | $29,834 | ★ 2/5 | 212 min | 16.2% |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $52,554 | $2,035 | ★ 4/5 | 145 min | 14.4% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $34,344 — about 38.8× the Medicare rate ($885). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,770).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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