Prices at 5 hospitals in Kansas City, MO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,323
Chargemaster (median)
$6,970
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,302
Medicare pays
$898
Typical cash range: $1,757 – $6,032.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $996 | $1,302 | — | — | — |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $3,532 | $3,589 | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | 14.9% |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $5,114 | $1,284 | ★ 4/5 | 145 min | 14.4% |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $6,426 | $1,098 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | 15.7% |
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.