Prices at 3 hospitals in Saint Louis, MO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$68
Chargemaster (median)
$68
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$9
Medicare pays
$7
Typical cash range: $32 – $69. The median cash price is about 10.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis, MO | $23 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 246 min | 15.8% |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | Saint Louis, MO | $68 | $8 | — | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | $70 | $9 | ★ 4/5 | 217 min | 15.1% |
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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
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