RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER Pricing Analysis
2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
156x
the federal fair-price benchmark
15,010
50 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTERcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 20931 | $25,609 | $98 | +$25,511 |
| Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous | 33967 | $46,408 | $225 | +$46,183 |
| Placement of radiotherapy afterloading expandable catheter (single or multichannel) into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following partial mastectomy, includes imaging guidance; c | 19297 | $16,891 | $83 | +$16,808 |
| Ligation or transection of fallopian tube(s) when done at the time of cesarean delivery or intra-abdominal surgery (not a separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure | 58611 | $11,186 | $65 | +$11,121 |
| Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy | 57156 | $37,088 | $224 | +$36,864 |
| Catheter aspiration (separate procedure); tracheobronchial with fiberscope, bedside | 31725 | $11,186 | $70 | +$11,116 |
| Additional linear or focal intracardiac catheter ablation of the left or right atrium for treatment of atrial fibrillation remaining after completion of pulmonary vein isolation (List separately in ad | 93657 | $40,202 | $261 | +$39,941 |
| Intracardiac catheter ablation of a discrete mechanism of arrhythmia which is distinct from the primary ablated mechanism, including repeat diagnostic maneuvers, to treat a spontaneous or induced arrh | 93655 | $40,202 | $261 | +$39,941 |
| Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 92972 | $18,345 | $122 | +$18,223 |
| Catheterization, umbilical artery, newborn, for diagnosis or therapy | 36660 | $8,515 | $57 | +$8,458 |
| Fetal non-stress test | 59025 | $7,365 | $50 | +$7,315 |
About RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER Pricing
RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER in Kansas City, MO charges 156x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 50procedures 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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