Prices at 4 hospitals in Overland Park, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,668 — 252% above the US median ($2,177), roughly 28.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $1,183 | $219 | — | — | — |
| Saint Luke's South Hospital | Overland Park, KS | $4,046 | $1,782 | ★ 4/5 | 105 min | 14.6% |
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr | Overland Park, KS | $11,291 | $780 | ★ 4/5 | 135 min | 15.2% |
| Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park, KS | $16,294 | $780 | ★ 3/5 | 154 min | 15.9% |
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 July 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 $7,668 — about 28.3× the Medicare rate ($271). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($542).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $9,017 list price could save about $1,349 (15%).
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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