How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Republic County Hospital?

Republic County Hospital in Belleville, KS currently has 104 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

What is Republic County Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Republic County Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 25 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-08-06

Republic County Hospital

2420 G Street, Belleville, KS 66935 · 104 Priced Procedures · 86% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 3 / 5 Stars

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

1.00×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here match the fair market benchmark (1.00×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

80/100 · Corroborated

80/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 84% of the Time

File Completeness90

Price Logic75

Peer Alignment63

Clean Billing73

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

5-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.00× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Republic County Hospital prices shoppable and inpatient services (5.8× to 4.4× Medicare, divergence 0.76×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.00× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

Regional Benchmark in KSU.S. National Reference Pool

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.78× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 84% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (80/100 safety score) with 86% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (85.3% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.5× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.00× Fair BaseRate (5.8× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.28×) jump +28% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.00×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 5.2× Medicare (34¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

5.8× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.76× Divergence

4.4× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+28% Upper Tail

Q25 0.78× · Q50 1.00× · Q75 1.28×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

5.8× MedicareWatchout

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.5× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.2× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.4× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.2× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

84% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 80/100Good

Procedure Prices at Republic County Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 104 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$5,936	$5,936	$13,413	0.4×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$5,934	$5,934	$13,523	0.4×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$3,512	$3,512	$6,109	0.6×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$3,116	$3,116	$2,540	1.2×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$2,925	$2,925	$3,446	0.8×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$2,670	$2,670	$3,372	0.8×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$2,550	$2,550	$3,629	0.7×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$2,438	$2,438	$2,975	0.8×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$2,250	$2,250	$2,680	0.8×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,822	$1,822	$322	5.7×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$1,757	$1,757	$3,875	0.5×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,725	$1,725	$1,021	1.7×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,463	$1,463	$511	2.9×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,418	$1,418	$583	2.4×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,350	$1,350	$338	4.0×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,350	$1,350	$343	3.9×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,350	$1,350	$369	3.7×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,013	$1,013	$258	3.9×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$900	$900	$160	5.6×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$900	$900	$163	5.5×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$900	$900	$166	5.4×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$900	$900	$167	5.4×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$900	$900	$168	5.4×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$900	$900	$169	5.3×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$900	$900	$242	3.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$900	$900	$303	3.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$900	$900	$448	2.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$849	$849	$981	0.9×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$872	$872	$1,256	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$720	$720	$134	5.4×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$630	$630	$272	2.3×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$626	$626	$498	1.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$609	$609	$987	0.6×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$600	$600	$1,453	0.4×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$469	$469	$100	4.7×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$488	$488	$132	3.7×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$394	$394	$173	2.3×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$366	$366	$112	3.3×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$321	$321	$93	3.5×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$288	$288	$93	3.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$260	$260	$92	2.8×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$260	$260	$92	2.8×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$260	$260	$93	2.8×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$251	$251	$92	2.7×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$251	$251	$93	2.7×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$251	$251	$93	2.7×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$212	$212	$110	1.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$236	$236	$126	1.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$217	$217	$130	1.7×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$184	$184	$166	1.1×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$195	$195	$181	1.1×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$150	$150	$123	1.2×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$150	$150	$148	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$119	$119	$64	1.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$119	$119	$86	1.4×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$120	$120	$123	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$86	$86	$38	2.3×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$87	$87	$110	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$426	$426	$31	13.7×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$179	$179	$9	19.9×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$95	$95	$11	8.6×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$47	$47	$7	6.7×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$58	$58	$9	6.4×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$83	$83	$14	5.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$87	$87	$19	4.6×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$54	$54	$6	9.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$63	$63	$14	4.5×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$69	$69	$16	4.3×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$57	$57	$14	4.1×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$62	$62	$20	3.1×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$65	$65	$34	1.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$57	$57	$33	1.7×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$65	$65	$38	1.7×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$59	$59	$35	1.7×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$61	$61	$37	1.6×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$58	$58	$38	1.5×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$77	$77	$87	0.9×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$30	$30	$4	7.5×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$30	$30	$4	7.5×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$51	$51	$7	7.3×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$30	$30	$5	6.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$47	$47	$8	5.9×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$29	$29	$5	5.8×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$29	$29	$5	5.8×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$52	$52	$10	5.2×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$54	$54	$11	4.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$61	$61	$51	1.2×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$27	$27	$3	9.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$30	$30	$5	6.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$34	$34	$7	4.9×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$42	$42	$9	4.7×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$45	$45	$15	3.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$52	$52	$18	2.9×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$56	$56	$25	2.2×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$59	$59	$40	1.5×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$52	$52	$45	1.2×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$44	$44	$46	1.0×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$17	$17	$3	5.7×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$23	$23	$5	4.6×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$26	$26	$48	0.5×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$26	$26	$49	0.5×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$26	$26	$49	0.5×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$36	$36	$86	0.4×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$37	$37	$201	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 104 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 85.3%

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CMS CCN: 171361

CPT 27130

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Fair BaseRate™ $13,413

Medicare Rate $13,117

Self-Pay Cash $5,936

Insurer Median $5,936

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Republic County Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $6,753 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $6,753

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (85.3% of gross = $6,753).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $1,979 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($5,936) Beats Your Bill

Republic County Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $5,936 (vs. $5,936 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target Target: $13,413 Fair BaseRate

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Your entered amount is at or below the modeled Fair BaseRate benchmark ($13,413).

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (85.3% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall5/5 Stars (5/5)

Safety Composite80/100

Would Recommend86%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)88%

Median ER Wait106 min

Left ER Before Seen0%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate3.5%

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Republic County Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2024-04-01·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2023-06-26·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (102 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Republic County Hospital.

Price Index: 1.11× regional baseline

Quality: 84/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$53,611U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share6.6%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 80/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 171361

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