St. Joseph Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Above Average Cost
84x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,983
82 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where St. Joseph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC INSERT TEMP PMELECTRODE SINGLE CHMBR | 33210 | $24,641 | $141 | +$24,500 |
| HC X-RAY TMJ BILAT | 70330 | $7,694 | $53 | +$7,640 |
| HC ANGIO AORTOGRAM THOR SERIAL | 75605 | $15,503 | $121 | +$15,382 |
| HC PRQ TRANSLUMINAL CORONRY MECHANICL THROMBECTOMY | 92973 | $8,554 | $82 | +$8,473 |
| HC INSERT 2 TRANSVEN ELECTRODPMDEFIB | 33217 | $33,188 | $330 | +$32,858 |
| HC INJ DXTHER AGNT PARAVERT FCT W IMG,LUMBSAC, 2ND LVL | 64494 | $11,601 | $96 | +$11,505 |
| HC ANGIO PULMON BILAT NONSELEC | 75746 | $12,580 | $134 | +$12,446 |
| HC REMVL PERM PM PLS GEN WREPL PLSE GEN 2 LD SYS | 33228 | $30,971 | $315 | +$30,656 |
| HC ANGIO PELVIS | 75736 | $15,504 | $143 | +$15,361 |
| HC ANGIO RETRO BRACHIAL ANGIO | 75710 | $12,717 | $149 | +$12,568 |
| HC INSJ OF SUBQ IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR ELECTRODE | 33271 | $34,471 | $406 | +$34,065 |
| HC RMV PULSE GENERATOR,SNGLDUAL | 33241 | $15,297 | $198 | +$15,099 |
About St. Joseph Medical Center Pricing
St. Joseph Medical Center in , MO charges 84x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 82procedures 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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