Bupivacaine 0.1 % epidural pca - 1 hour dose limit at Mercy Hospital Aurora

500 Porter Avenue, Aurora, MO · Mercy · · NPI 1467543090

Source: hospital's published price file ↗ · Published Jun 10, 2026 · Ingested Sep 7, 2026

$17.26

Cash price

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Discounted cash price

What a hospital charges a self-pay patient who pays directly, without going through insurance — usually well below the gross charge.

Example: A CT scan has a $3,200 gross charge but an $850 discounted cash price. Ask for it by name when scheduling — hospitals don't always advertise it up front.

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What you pay up front if you don't use insurance.

$26.56

Gross charge

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Gross charge (chargemaster price)

The hospital's full, undiscounted list price — pulled from its internal "chargemaster" price list. Almost no one actually pays this.

Example: A chest X-ray has a gross charge of $1,450. The same hospital's discounted cash price for the same X-ray is $180 — the gross charge mostly anchors negotiations, not what patients pay.

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The hospital's undiscounted list price — almost no one pays this.

$0.12 with KANCARE CONTRACTED [320213] vs $9.77 with MC ANTHEM [20455] — same scan, same building. Share

Negotiated rates by payer
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Negotiated rate

The price a specific insurance plan agreed to pay the hospital for a service — it varies by insurer, and even by plan within the same insurer.

Example: The same knee MRI has a negotiated rate of $904 with one insurer's PPO plan and $1,509 with another's — identical hospital, identical scan.

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Payer
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Payer

The insurance company footing the bill — Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and so on.

Example: "Blue Cross Blue Shield" is the payer. Its negotiated rate for an MRI might be $904, while a different payer's negotiated rate for the same scan is $1,509.

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Plan
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Plan

The specific product an insurer sells — e.g. "Blue Cross PPO 500" — which sets your deductible, coinsurance and negotiated rates.

Example: Two people both insured by Aetna can owe very different amounts for the same MRI: $50 with an HMO plan's flat copay, or the full $1,200 toward a high-deductible PPO plan's unmet deductible.

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Negotiated rate vs. cash
KANCARE CONTRACTED [320213] HB AURA AETNA BETTER HEALTH (KANCARE) $0.12 ↓ -99%
KANCARE [20213] HB AURA AETNA BETTER HEALTH (KANCARE) $0.12 ↓ -99%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320397] HB AURA UHC MO MEDICAID $1.95 ↓ -89%
MO MEDICAID BH CARVE OUT [320315] HB AURA MO MEDICAID $1.95 ↓ -89%
MEDICAID [20240] HB AURA MO MEDICAID $1.95 ↓ -89%
HOME STATE MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320189] HB AURA HOME STATE $1.95 ↓ -89%
BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320047] HB AURA MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
UNITED HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320396] HB AURA MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
ACENTRA HEALTH CONTRACTED [320527] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320398] HB AURA UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE $2.49 ↓ -86%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
QUAL CHOICE CONTRACTED [320325] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLANS CONTRACTED [320450] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
CIGNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320072] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
CROSS TIMBERS HOSPICE [20098] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
PROMINENCE HEALTH PLAN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320496] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
ELARA CARING ASPIRE HOSPICE [20433] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
MERCY HOSPICE OKC [20252] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
HALO HCR INC HOSPICE CONTRACTED [320432] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
HALO HCR INC HOSPICE [20432] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
MEDICARE [20244] HB AURA MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320225] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE [20047] HB AURA MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
CHEROKEE NATION HEALTH SERV CONTRACTED [320066] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
DEPT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS CONTRACTED [320106] HB AURA VA CCN OPTUM $2.49 ↓ -86%
HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320526] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320194] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE CONTRACTED [320198] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
KINDFUL HOSPICE CONTRACTED [320434] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
KINDFUL HOSPICE [20434] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
MEDICA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320477] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
ESSENCE HEALTHCARE MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320122] HB AURA MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
AETNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320010] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
PACE OF THE OZARKS CONTRACTED [320518] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
MERCY MGD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTRACTED [320259] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES HEALTH CONTRACTED [320444] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320047] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
GLOBALHEALTH CONTRACTED [320145] HB AURA MANAGED MEDICARE $2.49 ↓ -86%
WELLCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320421] HB AURA WELLCARE MEDICARE 103% $2.57 ↓ -85%
DEVOTED HEALTH MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320500] HB AURA DEVOTED HEALTH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE 104% W/SEQ $2.59 ↓ -85%
BCBS MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320046] HB AURA MO CARE/HEALTHY BLUE $2.74 ↓ -84%
TRICARE CONTRACTED [320380] HB AURA TRICARE $2.84 ↓ -84%
HEALTHSCOPE CONTRACTED [320182] HB AURA DEC ORSCHELN 125% MCR $3.47 ↓ -80%
CENTIVO CONTRACTED [320505] HB AURA CENTIVO 165% MEDICARE $4.11 ↓ -76%
ADMINISTRATIVE PAYOR CONTRACTED [320005] HB AURA BRYV CASV MTNV AMISH (MT VERNON MO/VERONA MEDICAL) $4.40 ↓ -75%
ADMINISTRATIVE PAYOR CONTRACTED [320005] HB AURA BRYV CASV MTNV MENNONITES $4.40 ↓ -75%
SUNFLOWER HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTED [320369] HB AURA AMBETTER EXCHANGE MO $4.95 ↓ -71%
NOVASYS CONTRACTED [320285] HB AURA AMBETTER EXCHANGE MO $4.95 ↓ -71%
HOME STATE HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTED [320187] HB AURA AMBETTER EXCHANGE MO $4.95 ↓ -71%
AMBETTER CONTRACTED [320452] HB AURA AMBETTER EXCHANGE MO $4.95 ↓ -71%
PREFERRED HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTED [320522] HB AURA NETWORK AFFLIATION $6.35 ↓ -63%
HEALTHLINK CONTRACTED [320179] HB AURA NETWORK AFFLIATION $6.35 ↓ -63%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB AURA ANTHEM BLUE PREFERRED $7.13 ↓ -59%
POINT C CONTRACTED [320238] HB AURA DEC HEART OF AMERICA BEVERAGE CO $7.33 ↓ -58%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB AURA ANTHEM TRADITIONAL $7.43 ↓ -57%
POINT C CONTRACTED [320238] HB AURA SRC (SPRINGFIELD REMANUFACTURING) $7.82 ↓ -55%
INSURANCE SYSTEM INC CONTRACTED [320465] HB AURA HEALTH SYSTEMS $7.82 ↓ -55%
WORKERS COMP [20426] HB SPRG JOPL MERCY EMPLOYEE WORK COMP MO $7.82 ↓ -55%
POINT C [20238] HB AURA SRC (SPRINGFIELD REMANUFACTURING) $7.82 ↓ -55%
WORKERS COMP [20426] HB SPRG LEBN AURA CASV MTNV OHA WORKERS COMP NEW CONTRACT 3.15.25 $7.82 ↓ -55%
HEALTH SYSTEMS INC CONTRACTED [320174] HB AURA HEALTH SYSTEMS $7.82 ↓ -55%
MEDICA CONTRACTED [320239] HB AURA BRYV MEDICA EXCHANGE $8.27 ↓ -52%
POINT C CONTRACTED [320238] HB AURA DEC CITY OF SPRINGFIELD $8.30 ↓ -52%
UNITED MEDICAL RESOURCES CONTRACTED [320454] HB AURA LIBERTY UTILITIES $8.30 ↓ -52%
WORKERS COMP [20426] HB AURA CORVEL CORPORATION $8.30 ↓ -52%
WORKERS COMP [20426] HB SPRG GENERIC WORK COMP $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC TOWN & COUNTRY SUPERMARKETS $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC TALL TREE NEW 4.1.25 $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC SAPAUGH MOTORS NEW 1.1.25 $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC QUALITY COLLISION GROUP (QCG) SCHAEFER AUTOBODY $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC QT $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC EASTER SEALS $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC CLAYCO $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC CITY OF JACKSON $8.30 ↓ -52%
EDISON HEALTH SOLUTIONS CONTRACTED [320502] HB AURA CTHG WOODARD DEC NEW 040124 $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA DEC BARTEL COMMUNICATIONS NEW 1.1.25 $8.30 ↓ -52%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB AURA BRYV CTHG DEC (SHOW-ME BENEFIT CONSORTIUM) $8.30 ↓ -52%
HUMANA CONTRACTED [320193] HB AURA HUMANA COMMERCIAL (HMO & PPO) $8.30 ↓ -52%
IMAGINE 360 CONTRACTED [320494] HB AURA DEC ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION NEW 1.1.25 $8.30 ↓ -52%
HEALTHLINK CONTRACTED [320179] HB AURA HEALTHLINK HMO $8.30 ↓ -52%
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CONTRACTED [320020] HB AURA AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE $8.30 ↓ -52%
POINT C CONTRACTED [320238] HB AURA TRAILINER $8.30 ↓ -52%
POINT C CONTRACTED [320238] HB AURA SCURLOCK INDUSTRIES $8.30 ↓ -52%
SHOW-ME HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS CONTRACTED [320483] HB AURA BRYV CTHG DEC (SHOW-ME BENEFIT CONSORTIUM) $8.30 ↓ -52%
SHOW-ME HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS CONTRACTED [320483] HB AURA BRYV CTHG DEC ASI NEW 1.1.24 $8.30 ↓ -52%
POINT C CONTRACTED [320238] HB AURA S & H FARMS $8.30 ↓ -52%
POINT C CONTRACTED [320238] HB AURA MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY $8.30 ↓ -52%
REFLECT HEALTH CONTRACTED [320492] HB AURA DEC WW WOODS PRODUCTS NEW 1.1.26 $8.30 ↓ -52%
YUZU HEALTH CONTRACTED [320521] HB AURA DEC LEVEL HEALTH NEW 1.1.26 $8.30 ↓ -52%
YUZU HEALTH CONTRACTED [320521] HB AURA DEC QUALITY COLLISION GROUP (QCG) SCHAEFER AUTOBODY $8.30 ↓ -52%
90 DEGREE BENEFITS CONTRACTED [320436] HB AURA BRYV CTHG DEC (SHOW-ME BENEFIT CONSORTIUM) $8.30 ↓ -52%
CIGNA HEALTHCARE [20071] HB AURA CIGNA-HMO $8.30 ↓ -52%
CIGNA HEALTHCARE [20071] HB AURA CIGNA-PPO $8.30 ↓ -52%
EVOLUTIONS HEALTH CARE CONTRACTED [320124] HB AURA EVOLUTIONS $8.30 ↓ -52%
BENEFIT MANAGEMENT CONTRACTED [320052] HB AURA DEC OZARK COMMUNITY HOSPTIAL $8.30 ↓ -52%
AUXIANT CONTRACTED [320462] HB AURO DEC HYDROMAT DEUTSCHE $8.30 ↓ -52%
AUXIANT CONTRACTED [320462] HB AURO DEC FCB BANKS $8.30 ↓ -52%
AUXIANT CONTRACTED [320462] HB AURA DEC CITY OF JACKSON $8.30 ↓ -52%
AUXIANT CONTRACTED [320462] HB AURA CTHG DEC BUCHHEIT $8.30 ↓ -52%
AITHER HEALTH CONTRACTED [320449] HB AURA DEC LACLEDE CHAIN $8.30 ↓ -52%
AITHER HEALTH CONTRACTED [320449] HB AURA CTHG WOODARD DEC NEW 040124 $8.30 ↓ -52%
HEALTHLINK CONTRACTED [320179] HB AURA DEC SAPAUGH MOTORS NEW 1.1.25 $8.30 ↓ -52%
FIRST HEALTH CONTRACTED [320128] HB AURA COVENTRY HEALTH CARE INC-FIRST HEALTH LEASED BUSINESS $8.30 ↓ -52%
EBMS CONTRACTED [320493] HB AURA DEC CRADER DISTRUBUTION $8.30 ↓ -52%
CIGNA HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320071] HB AURA CIGNA-PPO $8.30 ↓ -52%
CIGNA HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320071] HB AURA CIGNA-HMO $8.30 ↓ -52%
UNITED MEDICAL RESOURCES CONTRACTED [320454] HB AURA UHC $8.60 ↓ -50%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB AURA ANTHEM PATHWAY EXCHANGE $8.60 ↓ -50%
OPTUM HEALTH BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS [520250] HB AURA UHC $8.60 ↓ -50%
UNITED HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320396] HB AURA UHC INDIVIDUAL EXCHANGE NEW 1.1.23 $8.60 ↓ -50%
UNITED HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320396] HB AURA UHC $8.60 ↓ -50%
USA MANAGED CARE ORG CONTRACTED [320429] HB AURA USA MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION $8.60 ↓ -50%
AETNA CONTRACTED [320008] HB AURA AETNA $8.70 ↓ -50%
HEALTHLINK CONTRACTED [320179] HB AURA HEALTHLINK PPO $8.79 ↓ -49%
PRIVATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS CONTRACTED [320320] HB AURA PHCS/MULTIPLAN $9.28 ↓ -46%
MULTIPLAN CONTRACTED [320270] HB AURA PHCS/MULTIPLAN $9.28 ↓ -46%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB AURA ANTHEM BLUE ACCESS/BLUE ACCESS CHOICE $9.38 ↓ -46%
MC ANTHEM [20455] HB AURA ANTHEM BLUE ACCESS/BLUE ACCESS CHOICE $9.38 ↓ -46%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB AURA ANTHEM ALLIANCE $9.77 ↓ -43%
MC ANTHEM [20455] HB AURA ANTHEM ALLIANCE $9.77 ↓ -43%

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Bupivacaine 0.1 % epidural pca - 1 hour dose limit at other Missouri hospitals

Hospital City Cash price Negotiated range
Mercy Hospital Lincoln Troy $9.75 $1.50 – $1.50
Mercy Hospital Carthage Carthage $59.36 $0.12 – $0.12
Mercy Hospital Southeast Cape Girardeau $15.11 $0.24 – $0.24
Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield Ozark $42.47 $0.12 – $0.27

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