NKC Health Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
109x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,425
58 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where NKC Healthcharges 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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DILATION OF URETHRAL STRICTURE OR VESICAL NECK BY PASSAGE OF SOUND OR URETHRAL DILATOR, MALE, GENERAL OR CONDUCTION (SPINAL) ANESTHESIA | 53605 | $9,206 | $56 | +$9,150 |
| INSERTION OR REPLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY TRANSVENOUS SINGLE CHAMBER CARDIAC ELECTRODE OR PACEMAKER CATHETER (SEPARATE PROCEDURE) | 33210 | $22,089 | $141 | +$21,949 |
| IMPLANTATION OR REPLACEMENT OF DEVICE FOR INTRATHECAL OR EPIDURAL DRUG INFUSION; PROGRAMMABLE PUMP, INCLUDING PREPARATION OF PUMP, WITH OR WITHOUT PROGRAMMING | 62362 | $47,174 | $372 | +$46,802 |
| DILATION OF CERVICAL CANAL, INSTRUMENTAL (SEPARATE PROCEDURE) | 57800 | $8,486 | $74 | +$8,412 |
| Apply High Sub T A L Addl 100 | 15274 | $7,689 | $87 | +$7,602 |
| REMOVAL OF PERMANENT PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR ONLY | 33233 | $22,089 | $212 | +$21,877 |
About NKC Health Pricing
NKC Health in , MO charges 109x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 58procedures 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 — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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