Surgery Costs in Missouri (2026)
What hospitals in Missouri actually bill, from CMS Medicare data, plus cost guides for 62 medical, cosmetic, dental, and diagnostic procedures.
Procedure Cost Guides
Prices shown are national typical ranges, not Missouri-specific figures. For Missouri numbers, see the real hospital charges below.
Cosmetic Surgery
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Medical Procedures
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Diagnostic & Imaging
Real Hospital Charges in Missouri (CMS Medicare Data)
Across 64 hospitals and surgery centers in Missouri reporting to CMS Medicare, average billed charges range from $5,190 to $146,429, with an in-state median of $36,070. The table below lists the highest-volume Missouri facilities by reported case count.
| Hospital | City | Avg Billed Charge | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | Springfield | $28,608 | $4,997 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | $53,598 | $10,647 |
| Cox Medical Centers | Springfield | $41,853 | $7,005 |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | $30,872 | $7,468 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | Creve Coeur | $31,806 | $6,427 |
| University Of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | $39,732 | $5,251 |
| North Kansas City Hospital | North Kansas City | $47,275 | $8,757 |
| St Lukes Hospital | Chesterfield | $39,503 | $10,045 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Town And Country | $60,111 | $12,258 |
| Boone Hospital Center | Columbia | $40,885 | $8,629 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Cape Girardeau | $65,155 | $6,818 |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City | Kansas City | $104,392 | $14,697 |
| Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph | Saint Joseph | $35,676 | $10,747 |
| Phelps Health | Rolla | $39,340 | $6,108 |
| Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis | Bridgeton | $28,356 | $7,587 |
Billed charges are a hospital's list price and are typically far higher than what is actually paid. The Avg Medicare Payment column shows what Medicare actually reimbursed at that Missouri facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2023).