Prices at 3 hospitals in Kansas City, MO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$23
Chargemaster (median)
$41
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$18
Medicare pays
$12
Typical cash range: $23 – $23.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $23 | $17 | ★ 4/5 |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $23 | $18 | ★ 3/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.