Prices at 5 hospitals in Kansas City, MO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $826 — 49% below the US median ($1,612), roughly 3.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $237 | $250 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | — |
| Saint Lukes North Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $665 | $697 | ★ 5/5 | 179 min | — |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $826 | $332 | ★ 3/5 | 224 min | — |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $826 | $332 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Research Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $10,857 | $345 | ★ 2/5 | 90 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 $826 — about 3.8× the Medicare rate ($216). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($433).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,501 list price could save about $675 (45%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Kansas City
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Saettele, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Kansas City, MO | 53 |
| Ruby Meierotto, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Kansas City, MO | 27 |
| Cole Worley, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Kansas City, MO | 20 |
| Kelsey Flynt, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Kansas City, MO | 16 |
| Jennifer Massengale, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Kansas City, MO | 15 |
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