Knee MRI (with and without contrast) at Mercy Hospital Lincoln

1000 E. Cherry Street, Troy, MO · Mercy · · NPI 1962808733

Source: hospital's published price file ↗ · Published Jun 10, 2026 · Ingested Sep 8, 2026

$4,221.75

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.

$6,495.00

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.

$265.07 with MERIDIAN MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320430] vs $4,078.00 with MERCY MANAGED BH MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320499] — 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
MERIDIAN MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320430] HB WASH JEFN LINC SAMC MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF IL MEDICAID 103% $265.07 ↓ -94%
MOLINA HEALTHCARE MEDICAID [20265] HB WASH JEFN LINC SAMC MOLINA HEALTHCHOICE OF IL MEDICAID NEW 040125 $265.07 ↓ -94%
MOLINA HEALTHCARE MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320265] HB WASH JEFN LINC SAMC MOLINA HEALTHCHOICE OF IL MEDICAID NEW 040125 $265.07 ↓ -94%
MOLINA HEALTHCARE MEDICAID CONTRACTED [3202651] HB WASH JEFN LINC SAMC MOLINA HEALTHCHOICE OF IL MEDICAID NEW 040125 $265.07 ↓ -94%
MEDICAID [20240] HB LINC MO MEDICAID $426.23 ↓ -90%
MO MEDICAID BH CARVE OUT [320315] HB LINC MO MEDICAID $426.23 ↓ -90%
MEDICAID PENDING [20241] HB LINC HOME STATE PLAN MANAGED MEDICAID $443.28 ↓ -90%
HOME STATE MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320189] HB LINC HOME STATE PLAN MANAGED MEDICAID $443.28 ↓ -90%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320397] HB LINC UHC MANAGED MEDICAID $449.25 ↓ -89%
BCBS MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320046] HB LINC MISSOURI CARE HEALTH PLAN/HEALTHY BLUE $468.85 ↓ -89%
MEDICAID PENDING [20241] HB LINC MISSOURI CARE HEALTH PLAN/HEALTHY BLUE $468.85 ↓ -89%
WORKERS COMP [20426] HB STLO WC ST LOUIS CARDINALS $560.00 ↓ -87%
AETNA MEDICAID [20009] HB WASH JEFN LINC SAMC AETNA BETTER HEALTH OF IL MEDICAID NEW 040125 $611.70 ↓ -86%
AETNA MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320009] HB WASH JEFN LINC SAMC AETNA BETTER HEALTH OF IL MEDICAID NEW 040125 $611.70 ↓ -86%
COUNTYCARE HEALTH PLAN MEDICAID CONTRACTED [320523] HB WASH JEFN LINC SAMC PCMH STOD IL MEDICAID $611.70 ↓ -86%
MEDICAID [20240] HB WASH JEFN LINC SAMC PCMH STOD IL MEDICAID $611.70 ↓ -86%
TRICARE CONTRACTED [320380] HB LINC TRICARE - HEALTHNET WEST $872.77 ↓ -79%
PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLANS CONTRACTED [320450] HB LINC PROVIDER PARTNERS 110% MCR NEW 010121 $954.25 ↓ -77%
LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320225] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
GLOBALHEALTH CONTRACTED [320145] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320194] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE CONTRACTED [320198] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
KINDFUL HOSPICE CONTRACTED [320434] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
KINDFUL HOSPICE [20434] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
MEDICA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320477] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
ESSENCE HEALTHCARE MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320122] HB LINC ESSENCE MEDICARE 100% W/SEQ $959.96 ↓ -77%
DEPT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS CONTRACTED [320106] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
CHEROKEE NATION HEALTH SERV CONTRACTED [320066] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE [20047] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
UNITED HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320396] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
MERCY HOSPICE OKC [20252] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE [20194] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320047] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
AMERICAN HEALTH ADVANTAGE OF MO MCR [10473] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
PACE OF THE OZARKS CONTRACTED [320518] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
CROSS TIMBERS HOSPICE [20098] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
ACENTRA HEALTH CONTRACTED [320527] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
ELARA CARING ASPIRE HOSPICE CONTRACTED [320433] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
ELARA CARING ASPIRE HOSPICE [20433] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320392] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
QUAL CHOICE CONTRACTED [320325] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
HALO HCR INC HOSPICE CONTRACTED [320432] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
HALO HCR INC HOSPICE [20432] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
PROMINENCE HEALTH PLAN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320496] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
NHC ADVANTAGE MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320282] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
MEDICARE [20244] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
WELLCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320421] HB LINC MEDICARE/MANAGED MCR W/SEQ 98.1% $959.96 ↓ -77%
AETNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320010] HB LINC AETNA/COVENTRY MCR W/O SEQ $978.72 ↓ -77%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320398] HB LINC UHC MCR W/O SEQ $978.72 ↓ -77%
WELLCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320421] HB LINC WELLCARE HARMONY MCR 103% W/SEQ $988.92 ↓ -77%
DEVOTED HEALTH MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320500] HB LINC DEVOTED HEALTH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE 104% W/SEQ $998.70 ↓ -76%
HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320526] HB LINC CIGNA MANAGED MEDICARE 100% W/SEQ NEW 010122 $1,023.58 ↓ -76%
CIGNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTED [320072] HB LINC CIGNA MANAGED MEDICARE 100% W/SEQ NEW 010122 $1,023.58 ↓ -76%
CENTIVO CONTRACTED [320505] HB LINC CENTIVO 165% MEDICARE NEW 110124 $1,480.31 ↓ -65%
MEDICA CONTRACTED [320239] HB LINC PCMH MEDICA EXCHANGE NEW 010122 $1,712.76 ↓ -59%
HOME STATE HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTED [320187] HB LINC CENTENE EXCHANGE/AMBETTER EFF 090118 $1,871.80 ↓ -56%
NOVASYS CONTRACTED [320285] HB LINC CENTENE EXCHANGE/AMBETTER EFF 090118 $1,871.80 ↓ -56%
SUNFLOWER HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTED [320369] HB LINC CENTENE EXCHANGE/AMBETTER EFF 090118 $1,871.80 ↓ -56%
AMBETTER CONTRACTED [320452] HB LINC CENTENE EXCHANGE/AMBETTER EFF 090118 $1,871.80 ↓ -56%
AMBETTER [20452] HB LINC CENTENE EXCHANGE/AMBETTER EFF 090118 $1,871.80 ↓ -56%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB STLO WASH JEFN LINC SAMC CAPE STOD PCMH BCBS ASCENSION $1,937.05 ↓ -54%
HOPE TRUST CONTRACTED [320488] HB LINC HOPE TRUST DEC IP 200% OP 225% W/O SEQ NEW 080125 $2,018.61 ↓ -52%
UNITED HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320396] HB LINC UHC CORE NEW 100121 $2,324.46 ↓ -45%
HEALTH CHOICES CONTRACTED [320448] HB STLO WASH JEFN LINC SAMC HEALTH CHOICE NEW 010121 $2,446.80 ↓ -42%
HEALTH CHOICES [20448] HB STLO WASH JEFN LINC SAMC HEALTH CHOICE NEW 010121 $2,446.80 ↓ -42%
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES HEALTH CONTRACTED [320444] HB STLO WASH JEFN LINC SAMC HEALTH CHOICE NEW 010121 $2,446.80 ↓ -42%
FIRST HEALTH CONTRACTED [320128] HB PCMH LINC AETNA COVENTRY ALL PRODUCTS $2,671.09 ↓ -37%
FIRST HEALTH [20128] HB PCMH LINC AETNA COVENTRY ALL PRODUCTS $2,671.09 ↓ -37%
AETNA [20008] HB PCMH LINC AETNA COVENTRY ALL PRODUCTS $2,671.09 ↓ -37%
AETNA CONTRACTED [320008] HB PCMH LINC AETNA COVENTRY ALL PRODUCTS $2,671.09 ↓ -37%
UNITED MEDICAL RESOURCES CONTRACTED [320454] HB LINC UHC HMO PPO ALL PAYER $2,691.48 ↓ -36%
UNITED HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320396] HB LINC UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE $2,691.48 ↓ -36%
OPTUM HEALTH BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS [520250] HB LINC UHC HMO PPO ALL PAYER $2,691.48 ↓ -36%
UNITED HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320396] HB LINC UHC HMO PPO ALL PAYER $2,691.48 ↓ -36%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB LINC ANTHEM BLUE PREFERRED EFF 090118 $2,936.16 ↓ -30%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB LINC ANTHEM PATHWAY/EXCHANGE EFF 011520 $2,976.94 ↓ -29%
WORKERS COMP [20426] HB LINC GENERIC WORK COMP CONTRACT $3,058.50 ↓ -28%
MC ANTHEM [20455] HB LINC ANTHEM BLUE ACCESS CHOICE $3,058.50 ↓ -28%
MULTIPLAN CONTRACTED [320270] HB STLO WASH JEFN LINC MULTIPLAN COMPLEMENTARY $3,058.50 ↓ -28%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB LINC ANTHEM BLUE ACCESS $3,058.50 ↓ -28%
MC ANTHEM [20455] HB LINC ANTHEM BLUE ACCESS $3,058.50 ↓ -28%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB LINC ANTHEM BLUE ACCESS CHOICE $3,058.50 ↓ -28%
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD [20053] HB LINC ANTHEM TRADITIONAL EFF 090121 $3,140.06 ↓ -26%
WORKERS COMP [20426] HB STLO WASH JEFN LINC SAMC PCMH CAPE STOD OHA NETWORK WORK COMP $3,262.40 ↓ -23%
HEALTHLINK CONTRACTED [320179] HB LINC DEC EMCAP EBSO $3,303.18 ↓ -22%
CIGNA HEALTHCARE CONTRACTED [320071] HB LINC CIGNA HMO AND PPO $3,384.74 ↓ -20%
AITHER HEALTH CONTRACTED [320449] HB LINC PCMH LACLEDE CHAIN NEW 07.01.25 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
POINT C CONTRACTED [320238] HB LINC NETWORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENT $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
PREFERRED HEALTH PLAN CONTRACTED [320522] HB LINC CITY OF CAPE DEC 175% MCR W/O SEQ $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
SHOW-ME HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS CONTRACTED [320483] HB LINC PCMH DEC ASI NEW 010124 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
SHOW-ME HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS CONTRACTED [320483] HB LINC PCMH DEC SHOW ME CONSORTIUM NEW 070121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
TRI STATE HEALTHCARE COALITION CONTRACTED [320379] HB LINC NETWORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENT $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH SCHAEFER AUTOBODY DEC NEW 030121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH HERMANN AREA DISTRICT HOSPITAL $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH EASTER SEALS DEC NEW 010125 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH DEC SHOW ME CONSORTIUM NEW 070121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH DEC SAPAUGH MOTORS NEW 1.1.25 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH DEC QUICK TRIP $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH DEC EBA - EMPLOYER BENEFIT ALLIANCE NEW 070121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH DEC BARTEL COMMUNICATION NEW 010125 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH CLAYCO DEC $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH CITY OF JACKSON DEC NEW 010125 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
EDISON HEALTH SOLUTIONS CONTRACTED [320502] HB LINC PCMH SHINE SOLAR DEC NEW 110320 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
EDISON HEALTH SOLUTIONS CONTRACTED [320502] HB LINC PCMH WOODARD DEC NEW 040124 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC DEC TOWN & COUNTRY NEW 7.1.24 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
IMAGINE 360 CONTRACTED [320494] HB LINC DEC ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION NEW 010125 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
HEALTHLINK CONTRACTED [320179] HB LINC PCMH DEC SAPAUGH MOTORS NEW 1.1.25 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
HEALTHLINK CONTRACTED [320179] HB LINC HEALTHLINK HMO $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
REFLECT HEALTH CONTRACTED [320492] HB LINC PCMH WW WOOD DEC $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER CONTRACTED [320127] HB LINC NETWORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENT $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
YUZU HEALTH CONTRACTED [320521] HB LINC PCMH LEVEL HEALTH DEC $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
YUZU HEALTH CONTRACTED [320521] HB LINC PCMH SCHAEFER AUTOBODY DEC NEW 030121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
EBMS CONTRACTED [320493] HB LINC PCMH CRADER DISTRIBUTING DEC NEW 090125 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
INSURANCE SYSTEM INC CONTRACTED [320465] HB LINC NETWORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENT $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
AITHER HEALTH [20449] HB LINC PCMH SHINE SOLAR DEC NEW 110320 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN [20251] HB LINC PCMH DEC SHOW ME CONSORTIUM NEW 070121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN [20251] HB LINC PCMH HERMANN AREA DISTRICT HOSPITAL $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN [20251] HB LINC PCMH SCHAEFER AUTOBODY DEC NEW 030121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
AITHER HEALTH CONTRACTED [320449] HB LINC PCMH WOODARD DEC NEW 040124 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
AITHER HEALTH CONTRACTED [320449] HB LINC PCMH SHINE SOLAR DEC NEW 110320 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
AITHER HEALTH CONTRACTED [320449] HB LINC PCMH SCHAEFER AUTOBODY DEC NEW 030121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN CONTRACTED [320251] HB LINC PCMH TALL TREE DEC NEW 040125 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
AUXIANT CONTRACTED [320462] HB LINC PCMH FCB BANKS DEC $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
AUXIANT CONTRACTED [320462] HB LINC PCMH DEC HYDROMAT $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
AUXIANT CONTRACTED [320462] HB LINC PCMH CITY OF JACKSON DEC NEW 010125 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
AUXIANT CONTRACTED [320462] HB LINC PCMH BUCHHEIT DEC NEW 070122 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN [20251] HB LINC PCMH CLAYCO DEC $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
MERCY BENEFIT ADMIN [20251] HB LINC PCMH DEC EBA - EMPLOYER BENEFIT ALLIANCE NEW 070121 $3,466.30 ↓ -18%
HEALTHLINK CONTRACTED [320179] HB LINC HEALTHLINK PPO $3,629.42 ↓ -14%
HUMANA CONTRACTED [320193] HB LINC HUMANA CHOICE CARE $3,670.20 ↓ -13%
MERCY MANAGED BH MEDICARE CONTRACTED [320499] HB STLO WASH JEFF LINC SAMC PCMH MERCY MNGD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEDICARE $4,078.00 ↓ -3%
MULTIPLAN CONTRACTED [320270] HB LINC PHCS PRIMARY not published by hospital
PRIVATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS CONTRACTED [320320] HB LINC PHCS PRIMARY not published by hospital
FIRST HEALTH CONTRACTED [320128] HB LINC PHCS PRIMARY not published by hospital
MERCY MGD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTRACTED [320259] HB LINC PHCS PRIMARY not published by hospital

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Knee MRI (with and without contrast) at other Missouri hospitals

Hospital City Cash price Negotiated range
Mercy Hospital Aurora Aurora $2,624.05 $206.69 – $468.85
Mercy Hospital Carthage Carthage $2,486.90 $206.69 – $2,469.13
Mercy Hospital Southeast Cape Girardeau $4,428.45 $230.63 – $2,241.93
Mercy Hospital Stoddard Dexter $2,528.50 $304.45 – $2,241.93
Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield Ozark $4,537.65 $206.69 – $2,673.36

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