Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Joplin, MO
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Joplin
Charges here run from $32,386 to $40,482 — a difference of $8,096 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Missouri hospital charges $30,634.
Hospitals in Joplin, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Joplin, MO |
$32,386 6% above the state average | $7,299 | 34 |
|
D
Freeman Health System - Freeman West
Joplin, MO |
$40,482 32% above the state average | $7,311 | 23 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.