Prices at 5 hospitals in Kansas City, MO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,677 — 144% above the US median ($3,152), roughly 37.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $3,304 | $3,387 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | — |
| Saint Lukes North Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $12,050 | $4,956 | ★ 5/5 | 179 min | — |
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | $20,785 | $4,033 | ★ 5/5 | 226 min | — |
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 October 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 $7,677 — about 37.6× the Medicare rate ($204). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($408).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $12,900 list price could save about $5,223 (40%).
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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