Hospital prices in St. Louis, MO

Abdominal Ultrasound (complete) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $241 ·usual $135–$436 ·full spread $103–$544 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $573 ·list $955

Billed as CPT 76700 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdominal Ultrasound costs 5.3× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $103, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $544 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $135 and $436 — the upper end is 3.2× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Chest X-ray (2 views) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $117 ·usual $102–$201 ·full spread $43–$262 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $274 ·list $457

Billed as CPT 71046 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest X-ray costs 6.1× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $43, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $262 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $102 and $201 — the upper end is 2.0× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Abdomen & Pelvis (with contrast) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $506 ·usual $454–$1,579 ·full spread $367–$2,449 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,839 ·list $4,732

Billed as CPT 74177 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdomen/Pelvis CT costs 6.7× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $367, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $2,449 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $454 and $1,579 — the upper end is 3.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Chest in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $313 ·usual $226–$749 ·full spread $151–$768 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $709 ·list $1,181

Billed as CPT 71250 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest CT costs 5.1× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $151, MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $768 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $226 and $749 — the upper end is 3.3× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Head/Brain (without contrast) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $261 ·usual $240–$853 ·full spread $176–$884 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $860 ·list $1,433

Billed as CPT 70450 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Head CT costs 5.0× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $176, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $884 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $240 and $853 — the upper end is 3.6× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Brain (without contrast) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $390 ·usual $359–$1,018 ·full spread $346–$1,336 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,382 ·list $2,303

Billed as CPT 70551 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Brain MRI costs 3.9× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON reports $346, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1,336 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $359 and $1,018 — the upper end is 2.8× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Knee in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $370 ·usual $358–$1,542 ·full spread $341–$1,543 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,751 ·list $2,694

Billed as CPT 73721 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Knee MRI costs 4.5× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $341, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1,543 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $358 and $1,542 — the upper end is 4.3× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $401 ·usual $383–$793 ·full spread $351–$1,340 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,423 ·list $2,371

Billed as CPT 72148 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Lumbar MRI costs 3.8× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $351, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $1,340 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $383 and $793 — the upper end is 2.1× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Pregnancy (OB) Ultrasound in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $163 ·usual $146–$469 ·full spread $131–$546 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $600 ·list $923

Billed as CPT 76805 / 76801 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same OB Ultrasound costs 4.2× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON reports $131, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $546 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $146 and $469 — the upper end is 3.2× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $14 ·usual $10–$37 ·full spread $5–$83 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $18 ·list $27

Billed as CPT 85025 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same CBC costs 17.5× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $5, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $83 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $10 and $37 — the upper end is 3.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $17 ·usual $10–$72 ·full spread $8–$174 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $23 ·list $36

Billed as CPT 80053 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same CMP costs 22.1× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $8, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $174 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $10 and $72 — the upper end is 7.0× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetes Test) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $21 ·usual $11–$23 ·full spread $8–$27 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $34 ·list $56

Billed as CPT 83036 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same A1c Test costs 3.3× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $8, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $27 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $11 and $23 — the upper end is 2.1× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $32 ·usual $19–$45 ·full spread $15–$63 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $62 ·list $96

Billed as CPT 80061 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Lipid Panel costs 4.3× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $15, MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $63 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $19 and $45 — the upper end is 2.4× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

PSA Test (Prostate Screening) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $25 ·usual $22–$53 ·full spread $18–$75 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $77 ·list $128

Billed as CPT 84153 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same PSA Test costs 4.2× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $18, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $75 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $22 and $53 — the upper end is 2.4× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Screening Mammogram in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $152 ·usual $135–$205 ·full spread $95–$323 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $220 ·list $349

Billed as CPT 77067 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Mammogram costs 3.4× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON reports $95, MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $323 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $135 and $205 — the upper end is 1.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cardiac Catheterization (Coronary Angiogram) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $7,329 ·usual $4,051–$11,938 ·full spread $4,043–$12,371 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $9,786 ·list $15,056

Billed as CPT 93458 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Heart Cath costs 3.1× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $4,043, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $12,371 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $4,051 and $11,938 — the upper end is 2.9× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cardiac Stress Test in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $652 ·usual $380–$957 ·full spread $345–$1,000 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,341 ·list $2,063

Billed as CPT 93015 / 93017 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Stress Test costs 2.9× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON reports $345, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $1,000 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $380 and $957 — the upper end is 2.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $857 ·usual $759–$5,217 ·full spread $684–$5,792 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $4,692 ·list $7,219

Billed as CPT 93306 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Echocardiogram costs 8.5× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON reports $684, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $5,792 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $759 and $5,217 — the upper end is 6.9× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Colonoscopy with Biopsy in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $1,296 ·usual $1,176–$1,811 ·full spread $1,089–$1,850 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,409 ·list $5,681

Billed as CPT 45380 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Colonoscopy w/ Biopsy costs 70% more across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $1,089, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1,850 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,176 and $1,811 — the upper end is 1.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Diagnostic Colonoscopy in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $1,630 ·usual $999–$1,811 ·full spread $914–$1,850 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,134 ·list $3,376

Billed as CPT 45378 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Colonoscopy costs 2.0× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $914, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1,850 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $999 and $1,811 — the upper end is 1.8× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $1,054 ·usual $1,009–$1,681 ·full spread $891–$1,850 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,959 ·list $3,197

Billed as CPT 43235 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Upper Endoscopy costs 2.1× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON reports $891, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1,850 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,009 and $1,681 — the upper end is 1.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $3,121 ·usual $2,975–$5,685 ·full spread $1,919–$5,685 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $6,525 ·list $10,039

Billed as CPT 64721 / 29848 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Carpal Tunnel Surgery costs 3.0× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $1,919, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $5,685 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $2,975 and $5,685 — the upper end is 1.9× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cataract Surgery (with Lens Implant) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $2,644 ·usual $2,294–$2,939 ·full spread $1,944–$3,234 ·3 hospitals ·self-pay cash $5,615 ·list $8,639

Billed as CPT 66984 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Cataract Surgery costs 66% more across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $1,944, MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $3,234 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

Hip or Knee Replacement in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $3,667 ·usual $3,478–$22,001 ·full spread $3,478–$22,769 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $38,991 ·list $59,986

Billed as MS-DRG 469 / 470 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Hip/Knee Replacement costs 6.5× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $3,478, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST reports $22,769 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $3,478 and $22,001 — the upper end is 6.3× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Inguinal Hernia Repair in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $6,064 ·usual $5,245–$7,630 ·full spread $4,969–$7,630 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $10,765 ·list $17,389

Billed as CPT 49505 / 49650 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Hernia Repair costs 54% more across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $4,969, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $7,630 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $5,245 and $7,630 — the upper end is 1.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Laparoscopic Appendectomy (Appendix Removal) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $6,182 ·usual $5,788–$6,649 ·full spread $5,697–$6,957 ·4 hospitals ·self-pay cash $11,810 ·list $18,170

Billed as CPT 44970 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Appendectomy costs 22% more across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $5,697, MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $6,957 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $5,788 and $6,649, a narrow band around the median.

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $6,243 ·usual $5,940–$6,991 ·full spread $5,940–$8,328 ·4 hospitals ·self-pay cash $10,309 ·list $15,861

Billed as CPT 47562 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Gallbladder Removal costs 40% more across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $5,940, MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $8,328 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $5,940 and $6,991, a narrow band around the median.

Tonsillectomy in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $4,452 ·usual $3,258–$5,688 ·full spread $3,258–$5,814 ·4 hospitals ·self-pay cash $5,985 ·list $9,207

Billed as CPT 42820 / 42821 / 42825 / 42826 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Tonsillectomy costs 78% more across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $3,258, MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS reports $5,814 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $3,258 and $5,688 — the upper end is 1.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cesarean Section (C-Section) Delivery in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $686 ·usual $686–$8,005 ·full spread $686–$9,495 ·5 hospitals ·self-pay cash $11,627 ·list $17,887

Billed as MS-DRG 786 / 787 / 788 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same C-Section costs 13.8× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $686, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $9,495 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $686 and $8,005 — the upper end is 11.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Vaginal Delivery in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $686 ·usual $686–$5,405 ·full spread $686–$6,626 ·5 hospitals ·self-pay cash $7,612 ·list $12,683

Billed as MS-DRG 805 / 806 / 807 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Vaginal Delivery costs 9.7× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH reports $686, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $6,626 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $686 and $5,405 — the upper end is 7.9× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Emergency Room Visit (Level 3-4) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $599 ·usual $438–$1,993 ·full spread $410–$1,999 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,316 ·list $2,025

Billed as CPT 99283 / 99284 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same ER Visit costs 4.9× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON reports $410, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1,999 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $438 and $1,993 — the upper end is 4.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Physical Therapy Evaluation in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $153 ·usual $147–$163 ·full spread $128–$169 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $257 ·list $396

Billed as CPT 97161 / 97162 / 97163 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same PT Evaluation costs 32% more across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON reports $128, MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $169 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $147 and $163, a narrow band around the median.

Sleep Study (Polysomnography) in St. Louis

Typical negotiated price $1,708 ·usual $1,330–$2,147 ·full spread $1,106–$2,343 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $4,054 ·list $6,757

Billed as CPT 95810 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Sleep Study costs 2.1× as much across St. Louis-area hospitals: MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON reports $1,106, ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $2,343 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,330 and $2,147 — the upper end is 1.6× the lower, so the median hides a lot.