How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Research Medical Center?

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO currently has 127 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Research Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Research Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Research Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Research Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Proprietary 306 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-09-01

Research Medical Center

2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132 · 127 Priced Procedures · 57% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.07×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +7% above the fair benchmark (1.07×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

72/100 · Corroborated

72/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 3% of the Time

File Completeness90

Price Logic94

Peer Alignment60

Clean Billing95

Real Cash Discount6

High-Markup Tier

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.07× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Research Medical Center prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.2× to 1.0× Medicare, divergence 0.83×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.07× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#38 of 79 in MO · 46th State Percentile#1,586 of 3,385 in U.S. · 46th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.84× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 3% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 57% patient recommendation (60/100 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)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.1× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 0.97× Fair BaseRate (1.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Even at low-cost facilities (1.07× 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.
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 20.5× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.83× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+8% Upper Tail

Q25 0.84× · Q50 0.97× · Q75 1.05×

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

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

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

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.3× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.7× MedicareGood

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

0.7× MedicareGood

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

3% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 60/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Research Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 127 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$30,250	$30,250	$1,453	20.8×
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$30,068	$30,775	1.0×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$20,140	$13,413	unverified
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$19,485	$13,523	1.4×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$19,161	$19,432	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$19,085	$19,087	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$17,980	$17,936	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$9,689	$8,223	unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$7,460	$6,109	1.2×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$5,683	$3,629	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$5,464	$3,372	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$5,251	$3,875	1.4×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$4,988	$3,446	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$3,775	$2,540	1.5×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$3,654	$2,680	1.4×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$3,654	$2,975	1.2×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$2,945	$2,945	$173	17.0×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$2,911	$855	3.4×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$2,387	$2,387	$185	12.9×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$2,329	$2,329	$100	23.3×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$1,924	$1,256	1.5×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$1,769	$981	1.8×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$1,769	$987	1.8×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$5,918	$1,701	$498	unverified
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$1,620	$1,620	$123	13.2×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$1,466	$1,466	$110	13.3×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$1,387	$1,387	$87	15.9×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$10,215	$851	$583	1.5×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$21,987	$526	$511	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$21,650	$469	$448	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$2,945	$405	$181	2.2×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$16,907	$398	$1,021	0.4×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$405	$166	unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$16,770	$335	$338	1.0×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$11,367	$335	$343	1.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$22,030	$335	$369	0.9×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$7,577	$289	$272	1.1×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$8,558	$291	$322	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$15,263	$251	$258	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$19,055	$248	$303	0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$12,568	$251	$242	unverified
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$13,798	$212	$169	unverified
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$2,080	$186	$151	1.2×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$13,724	$210	$168	unverified
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$11,309	$182	$166	unverified
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$13,063	$188	$167	unverified
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$8,505	$188	$163	unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$8,567	$152	$160	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$4,197	$121	$126	1.0×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$1,299	$141	$148	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$7,461	$142	$132	unverified
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$919	$116	$123	0.9×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$134	$395	0.3×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$8,691	$140	$134	unverified
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$9,480	$130	$130	unverified
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$93	$231	0.4×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$312	$312	$49	6.4×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$312	$312	$49	6.4×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$952	$333	$347	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$226	$139	$140	1.0×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$2,089	$114	$116	1.0×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$239	$127	$203	0.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$457	$76	$86	0.9×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$190	$74	$111	0.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$479	$72	$201	0.4×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$29	$25	1.2×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$850	$30	$31	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$2,649	$52	$93	0.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$5,133	$62	$112	0.6×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$2,261	$51	$93	0.5×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$3,172	$49	$93	0.5×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$4,069	$49	$93	0.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$4,711	$49	$93	0.5×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$5,115	$48	$92	0.5×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$4,069	$48	$92	0.5×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$2,385	$51	$110	0.5×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$1,402	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$1,512	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$377	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$362	$15	$16	0.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$1,270	$32	$92	0.3×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$431	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$362	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$285	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$408	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$393	$10	$10	1.0×
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	—	$33	$34	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$26	$27	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$755	$19	$20	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$102	$35	$37	0.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$465	$39	$45	0.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$435	$44	$51	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$465	$34	$40	0.8×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$731	$28	$33	0.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$404	$32	$38	0.8×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$112	$41	$56	0.7×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$346	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$605	$19	$19	1.0×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$43	$128	0.3×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$199	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$246	$4	$4	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$294	$15	$15	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$707	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$445	$17	$18	0.9×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$96	$23	$25	0.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$839	$10	$11	0.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$701	$12	$14	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$352	$23	$27	0.9×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$484	$32	$38	0.8×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$435	$31	$38	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$433	$4	$5	0.8×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$465	$28	$35	0.8×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$465	$27	$34	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$190	$2	$3	0.7×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$101	$25	$39	0.6×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$312	$21	$48	0.4×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$938	$22	$64	0.3×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$179	$12	$35	0.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$352	$10	$46	0.2×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$276	$5	$86	0.1×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$1,698	$11	$11	unverified
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$1,134	$8	$9	unverified
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$474	$7	$7	unverified
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$435	$7	$7	unverified
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$391	$7	$7	unverified
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$8	$8	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$431	$6	$6	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 127 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator For-Profit Facility · Cash & Fair BaseRate Audit

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CMS CCN: 260027

CPT G0390

Select Procedure to Audit:

Fair BaseRate™ $1,453

Medicare Rate $1,362

Self-Pay Cash $30,250

Insurer Median $30,250

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Research Medical Center’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: $30,250

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Research Medical Center's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $30,250 (vs. $30,250 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$28,797 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $1,453 Fair BaseRate ($1,362 Medicare)

Your bill ($30,250) is $28,797 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($1,453) and 22.2× the $1,362 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)

EIN: 542092552

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Research Medical Center 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 Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite60/100

Would Recommend57%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)58%

Median ER Wait89 min

Left ER Before Seen0%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

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

2025-05-12·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2023-11-30·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (614 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

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Above-Benchmark Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Research Medical Center.

Price Index: 1.38× regional baseline

Quality: 48/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

UniCare

-76.4%

Amerigroup

-53.0%

WellCare

-47.6%

Celtic

-46.2%

Universal Healthcare

+86.0%

Evernorth Behavioral Health

+291.9%

Median Household Income$67,178U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share11.3%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 72/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 260027 EIN 542092552

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