Prices at 19 hospitals in Missouri, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,198 — 59% above the US median ($4,540), roughly 34.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $3,217 | $1,098 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | 15.7% |
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | Rolla, MO | $4,125 | $4,079 | ★ 2/5 | 212 min | 16.2% |
| Mercy Hospital Washington | Washington, MO | $6,475 | $3,185 | ★ 4/5 | 159 min | 14.8% |
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis, MO | $7,198 | $3,297 | ★ 2/5 | 246 min | 15.8% |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | $7,600 | $3,426 | ★ 4/5 | 217 min | 15.1% |
| Saint Lukes North Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $9,279 | $4,387 | ★ 5/5 | 171 min | 13.7% |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | Springfield, MO | $9,740 | $3,013 | ★ 3/5 | 293 min | 14.3% |
| Saint Luke's East Hospital | Lees Summit, MO | $10,991 | $2,978 | ★ 4/5 | 246 min | 14.3% |
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. 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 $7,198 — about 34.0× the Medicare rate ($211). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($423).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $10,517 list price could save about $3,319 (32%).
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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