Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Kansas City, MO
MS-DRG 552 · 3 hospitals in Kansas City
Charges here run from $41,562 to $106,056 — a difference of $64,494 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Missouri hospital charges $30,634.
Hospitals in Kansas City, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D
St Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO |
$41,562 36% above the state average | $6,223 | 14 |
|
D
St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO |
$55,916 83% above the state average | $10,155 | 50 |
|
F
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO |
$106,056 246% above the state average | $12,170 | 37 |
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.