Prices at 8 hospitals in Missouri, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,440
Chargemaster (median)
$9,249
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,470
Medicare pays
$2,871
Typical cash range: $4,440 – $4,440. The median cash price is about 1.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $4,440 | $4,976 | — | — | — |
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.