Prices at 7 hospitals in Kansas City, MO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $378 — 37% above the US median ($276), roughly 4.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $193 | $255 | — | — | — |
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | $325 | $377 | ★ 5/5 | 226 min | — |
| Saint Lukes North Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $378 | $359 | ★ 5/5 | 179 min | — |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $388 | $116 | ★ 3/5 | 224 min | — |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $388 | $133 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Research Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $882 | $343 | ★ 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 $378 — about 4.5× the Medicare rate ($85). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($170).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $677 list price could save about $299 (44%).
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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