Prices at 4 hospitals in Kansas City, MO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$37
Chargemaster (median)
$68
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$6
Medicare pays
$3
Typical cash range: $20 – $190.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $12 | $17 | — |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $37 | $4 | ★ 3/5 |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $37 | $4 | ★ 4/5 |
| Research Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $255 | $8 | ★ 2/5 |
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.