Prices at 5 hospitals in Kansas City, MO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$199
Chargemaster (median)
$446
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$210
Medicare pays
$127
Typical cash range: $198 – $238.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $198 | $109 | ★ 4/5 | 145 min | 14.4% |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $198 | $121 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | 15.7% |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $199 | $210 | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | 14.9% |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $255 | $345 | — | — | — |
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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