Prices at 26 hospitals in Missouri, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $4,695 — 21% above the US median ($3,874), roughly 18.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Memorial Hospital | Bolivar, MO | $1,114 | $4,831 | ★ 3/5 | 185 min | 14.6% |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $3,304 | $3,656 | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | 14.9% |
| Harrison County Community Hospital | Bethany, MO | $3,348 | $2,987 | ★ 3/5 | 109 min | 15.5% |
| Hedrick Medical Center | Chillicothe, MO | $3,428 | $2,408 | ★ 4/5 | 127 min | 14.9% |
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | Rolla, MO | $4,125 | $3,645 | ★ 2/5 | 212 min | 16.2% |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $4,411 | $1,463 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | 15.7% |
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis, MO | $4,980 | $3,234 | ★ 2/5 | 246 min | 15.8% |
| Mercy Hospital Washington | Washington, MO | $5,790 | $3,013 | ★ 4/5 | 159 min | 14.8% |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | $6,220 | $3,234 | ★ 4/5 | 217 min | 15.1% |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | Joplin, MO | $6,968 | $2,888 | ★ 1/5 | 228 min | 15.3% |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson | Crystal City, MO | $7,362 | $3,013 | ★ 4/5 | 199 min | 14.9% |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | Springfield, MO | $8,002 | $2,882 | ★ 3/5 | 293 min | 14.3% |
| Saint Luke's East Hospital | Lees Summit, MO | $15,166 | $3,874 | ★ 4/5 | 246 min | 14.3% |
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | $16,729 | $4,033 | ★ 5/5 | 222 min | 14.5% |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $19,043 | $5,663 | ★ 2/5 | 160 min | 15.1% |
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. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $4,695 — about 18.6× the Medicare rate ($252). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($504).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $8,321 list price could save about $3,625 (44%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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