Prices at 8 hospitals in Missouri, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,473
Chargemaster (median)
$7,935
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,764
$2,272$6,674
Median cash $4,473 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $2,272 – $6,674.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Memorial Hospital | Carrollton, MO | $1,721 | — | — | 104 min | 14.9% |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | $7,225 | $3,234 | ★ 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.