Hospitals / MO

Cox Barton County Hospital Pricing Analysis

29 NW 1ST LANE, LAMAR, MO

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

B

Below average prices

Price Multiplier

12x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

1,441

140 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 12x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $1,200 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Cox Barton County Hospital charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. They Charge is what appears on your bill. Gov. Benchmark is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Njx Aa&/strd Femoral Nrv Img64447$20,610$134+$20,476
Procedure Injection FT Jnt Cv/th 2nd Bil64491$20,610$102+$20,508
Joint injection (large joint, e.g. knee)20610$20,610$69+$20,541
Procedure Injection Transfr Lumbar Bil64483$20,610$265+$20,345
Procedure Artho/asp/inj Intm Jnt20605$20,610$57+$20,553

About Cox Barton County Hospital

Cox Barton County Hospital in LAMAR, MO charges about 12x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 140 procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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