How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Smith County Memorial Hospital?

Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS currently has 94 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Smith County Memorial Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Smith County Memorial Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.5× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Government - Local 16 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-08-04

Smith County Memorial Hospital

921 E. Highway 36, Smith Center, KS 66967 · 94 Priced Procedures · 83% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.51×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +51% above the fair benchmark (1.51×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

67/100 · Caution

67/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 8% of the Time

File Completeness95

Price Logic65

Peer Alignment82

Clean Billing78

Real Cash Discount6

High-Markup · Check Safety

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.51× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintMedian-Gamed · High Captive Markup

Loss-Leader / Captive Ancillary Cross-Subsidizer

Smith County Memorial Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures near 1.8× Medicare (p50 1.41×) while skewing captive emergency, lab, and upper-quartile codes to 1.9× Medicare (p75 1.95×, +38% upper-tail jump). Patients scheduling elective outpatient care can capture competitive rates, but emergency and ancillary bills require strict line-item auditing.

#53 of 103 in KS · 50th State Percentile#2,652 of 3,385 in U.S. · 78th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.99× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 8% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 83% patient recommendation (75/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.51× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (0.7×) & laboratory (0.9×) services average 1.06× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.8×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.95×) jump +38% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.41×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 3.9× Medicare (38¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.8× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.06× Divergence

1.9× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+38% Upper Tail

Q25 0.99× · Q50 1.41× · Q75 1.95×

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

1.8× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

0.9× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

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

0.8× MedicareGood

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

8% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 75/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Smith County Memorial Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 94 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$3,624	$3,624	$2,975	1.2×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$3,303	$3,303	$2,680	1.2×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$3,653	$2,355	$3,875	0.6×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,353	$1,517	$583	2.6×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$2,094	$1,350	$1,256	1.1×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$2,029	$1,308	$981	1.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,771	$1,142	$987	1.2×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,132	$1,046	$1,021	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$975	$521	$338	1.5×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$975	$521	$343	1.5×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$975	$521	$369	1.4×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$792	$511	$498	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,025	$521	$511	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$700	$476	$132	3.6×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$696	$453	$160	2.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$703	$453	$163	2.8×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$672	$453	$166	2.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$703	$453	$167	2.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$703	$453	$168	2.7×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$703	$453	$169	2.7×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$725	$453	$258	1.8×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$738	$476	$272	1.8×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$703	$453	$303	1.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$703	$453	$448	1.0×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$857	$361	$322	1.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$381	$246	$112	2.2×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$266	$172	$93	1.8×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$245	$158	$93	1.7×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$232	$149	$93	1.6×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$215	$139	$92	1.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$246	$138	$93	1.5×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$246	$135	$93	1.5×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$246	$133	$92	1.4×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$365	$150	$134	1.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$189	$122	$92	1.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$194	$125	$110	1.1×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$189	$122	$123	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$297	$122	$130	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$90	$90	$25	3.6×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$94	$94	$64	1.5×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$297	$116	$126	0.9×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$181	$100	$110	0.9×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$180	$122	$148	0.8×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$519	$481	$347	1.4×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$335	$335	$31	10.8×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$188	$184	$203	0.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$140	$140	$11	12.7×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$85	$85	$14	6.1×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$88	$88	$16	5.5×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$107	$107	$20	5.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$95	$95	$19	5.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$45	$45	$7	6.4×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$69	$69	$15	4.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$119	$77	$86	0.9×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$94	$94	$111	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$35	$35	$6	5.8×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$39	$39	$7	5.6×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$50	$50	$9	5.6×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$54	$54	$10	5.4×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$65	$65	$14	4.6×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$68	$68	$18	3.8×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$175	$53	$87	0.6×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$224	$59	$123	0.5×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$62	$62	$86	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$26	$26	$3	8.7×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$24	$24	$3	8.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$38	$38	$7	5.4×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$25	$25	$5	5.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$44	$44	$9	4.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$57	$31	$14	2.2×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$81	$50	$34	1.5×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$94	$49	$35	1.4×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$69	$46	$33	1.4×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$84	$50	$38	1.3×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$94	$49	$40	1.2×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$89	$53	$56	0.9×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$32	$11	$5	2.2×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$20	$11	$5	2.2×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$36	$19	$9	2.1×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$43	$22	$11	2.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$60	$34	$38	0.9×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$39	$39	$49	0.8×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$72	$39	$51	0.8×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$30	$30	$49	0.6×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$250	$41	$201	0.2×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$22	$9	$4	2.3×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$20	$10	$5	2.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$20	$10	$5	2.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$21	$8	$4	2.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$40	$13	$8	1.6×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$27	$25	$25	1.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$113	$34	$37	0.9×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$22	$22	$48	0.5×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$33	$21	$46	0.5×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 94 total

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CMS CCN: 171377

CPT 59510

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Fair BaseRate™ $2,975

Medicare Rate $2,473

Self-Pay Cash $3,624

Insurer Median $3,624

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Smith County Memorial 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 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Published Cash: $3,624

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Smith County Memorial Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $3,624 (vs. $3,624 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$649 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $2,975 Fair BaseRate ($2,473 Medicare)

Your bill ($3,624) is $649 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($2,975) and 1.5× the $2,473 Medicare rate.

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) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

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

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Smith County Memorial Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)

Safety Composite75/100

Would Recommend83%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)91%

Median ER Wait106 min

Left ER Before Seen0%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

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

2024-02-27·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (101 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

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

Price Index: 0.84× regional baseline

Quality: 72/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$57,024U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.1%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 67/100 · Caution CMS CCN 171377

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