Prices at 34 hospitals in Missouri, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$34,485
Chargemaster (median)
$58,619
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$19,794
Medicare pays
$18,054
Typical cash range: $22,481 – $36,816. The median cash price is about 1.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $18,298 | $20,072 | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | 14.9% |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $32,240 | $17,724 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | 15.7% |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | Marshall, MO | $36,730 | $9,774 | ★ 2/5 | 84 min | 15.6% |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $36,853 | $16,172 | ★ 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. 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.