Prices at 12 hospitals in Missouri, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$70
Chargemaster (median)
$120
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$67
Medicare pays
$33
Typical cash range: $56 – $73.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Memorial Hospital | Bolivar, MO | $50 | $63 | ★ 3/5 | 185 min | 14.6% |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $62 | $94 | — | — | — |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $70 | $44 | ★ 4/5 | 145 min | 14.4% |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $70 | $44 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | 15.7% |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | Springfield, MO | $73 | $51 | ★ 3/5 | 293 min | 14.3% |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | Joplin, MO | $73 | $49 | ★ 1/5 | 228 min | 15.3% |
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.