Prices at 5 hospitals in Kansas City, MO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$557
Chargemaster (median)
$1,012
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$606
Medicare pays
$143
Typical cash range: $326 – $1,265.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $228 | $348 | — |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $557 | $581 | ★ 4/5 |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $557 | $606 | ★ 3/5 |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $1,568 | $1,647 | ★ 3/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
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