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Putnam County Memorial Hospital Pricing Analysis

1926 OAK STREET, PO BOX 389, UNIONVILLE, MO

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

UNIONVILLE, MO

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Fairness Grade

B

Below average prices

Price Multiplier

13x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

1,105

59 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 13x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $1,300 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 Putnam County Memorial 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
Tube Thoracostomy Includes Water Seal32551$289$143+$146
Exc Benign LZ 0.5 OR <spec-tech11420$151$125+$26
CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)74176$1,842$183+$1,659
Place Needle Intraosseous Infusion36680$115$58+$57
Pulmonary Stress Test (pre And Post)94681$90$50+$40
Rmvl FB Xtrnl Eye Corneal Without Slit Lamp65220$77$64+$13
Injection Trigger Point 1-2 Muscles20552$69$52+$17
CT scan — head/brain (no contrast)70450$1,199$107+$1,092
CT scan — chest (no contrast)71250$1,836$133+$1,703
Inc & Drn Deep Sft Neck Thorax21501$645$518+$127
CT Scan Pelvis Without Contrast72192$1,491$133+$1,359
CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)74177$3,595$300+$3,295
CT Scan Abdomen Without Contrast74150$1,468$136+$1,331
CT Scan Lumbar Spine Without Contrast72131$1,836$130+$1,706
CT scan — face/sinuses (no contrast)70486$1,590$128+$1,462
CT Scan Thoracic Spine Without Contrast72128$1,836$130+$1,706
CT Scan Chest Low Dose71271$1,602$136+$1,466
CT Scan C Spine Without Contrast72125$1,836$131+$1,705
CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (with and without contrast)74178$4,128$338+$3,790
CT scan — chest (with contrast)71260$2,730$167+$2,564

About Putnam County Memorial Hospital

Putnam County Memorial Hospital in UNIONVILLE, MO charges about 13x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 59 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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