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Heart Catheterization Cost in Kansas (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a heart catheterization cost in Kansas?

You could pay $2,251 or $4,824 for the same heart catheterization in Kansas - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 41 reporting hospitals is $3,054. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.

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Where heart catheterization costs vary in Kansas

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What you pay for a heart catheterization depends on where you go and what is billed separately. Most patients find out after.

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Cheapest Heart Catheterization Providers in Kansas

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs median ($3,054)
1 CLOUD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC KS $1,606 $1,448 below
2 WESLEY WOODLAWN Wichita, KS $1,725 $1,329 below
3 WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER Wichita, KS $1,725 $1,329 below
4 The University of Kansas Health System Paola Campus KS $1,845 $1,209 below
5 The University of Kansas Health System Olathe Campus KS $1,845 $1,209 below
6 The University of Kansas Health System Kansas City Campus KS $1,856 $1,198 below
7 MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER Overland Park, KS $1,898 $1,156 below
8 HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 OF DICKINSON COUNTY KANSAS KS $2,142 $912 below

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Before you book: three questions that change the price

  1. Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
  2. Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
  3. What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?

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Quick take

  • CLOUD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC is the lowest-cost option at $1,606 - $1,448 below the median posted price ($3,054), just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $3,054, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
Heart catheterization prices by coverage in Kansas, October 2026
CoverageHospitals with a rateTypical rangeMedian
Medicare (national rate)—$3,312 to $3,312$3,312
With insurance (commercial, average)30$1,088 to $7,633$4,898
Without insurance (cash price)41$1,606 to $6,918$3,054
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas28$1,828 to $7,211$5,183
Aetna20$100 to $10,966$9,037
UnitedHealthcare17$50 to $12,199$3,054
Cigna13$50 to $10,653$3,112

Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.

How much does a heart catheterization cost with Medicare in Kansas?

Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for heart catheterization is about $3,312 to $3,312 (typically near $3,312). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $662 on a $3,312 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.

How much does a heart catheterization cost with insurance in Kansas?

Across 30 Kansas hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for heart catheterization average $1,088 to $7,633 per hospital, with a median near $4,898. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.

Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.

How much does a heart catheterization cost without insurance in Kansas?

Cash (self-pay) prices for heart catheterization at 41 Kansas hospitals range from $1,606 to $6,918, with a median of $3,054. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.

Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.

How much does a heart catheterization cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas negotiated rates for heart catheterization at 28 Kansas hospitals range from $1,828 to $7,211, with a median near $5,183. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.

Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.

How much does a heart catheterization cost with Aetna in Kansas?

Aetna negotiated rates for heart catheterization at 20 Kansas hospitals range from $100 to $10,966, with a median near $9,037. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does a heart catheterization cost with UnitedHealthcare in Kansas?

UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for heart catheterization at 17 Kansas hospitals range from $50 to $12,199, with a median near $3,054. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does a heart catheterization cost with Cigna in Kansas?

Cigna negotiated rates for heart catheterization at 13 Kansas hospitals range from $50 to $10,653, with a median near $3,112. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How where you go changes what you pay for heart catheterization

The same heart catheterization bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$2,761–$16,724
  • Facility fee $1,528–$11,488
  • Professional fee $1,233–$5,236

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$3,078–$10,816
  • Facility fee $1,845–$5,580
  • Professional fee $1,233–$5,236

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

The Kansas City metro straddles the Missouri border - both states' price data are relevant for that market, and HCA Healthcare competes there with regional nonprofits. Rural Kansas has extensive critical access hospital coverage across its many small communities. Wichita's market is anchored by Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (2) report prices above $9,480, including Stormont Vail Healthcare, Inc at $11,488, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $3,126 versus $2,731 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$3,054
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$611
Out-of-network provider $6,719+

Frequently asked questions: heart catheterization costs in Kansas

How much does a heart catheterization cost in Kansas?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $1,587, with most facilities between $445 and $2,508 (based on 40 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Kansas hospitals run $1,606–$6,918; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a heart catheterization in Kansas?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Kansas data is CLOUD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC at about $1,606. By metro, Wichita has the lowest median ($1,725).

Why is a heart catheterization so much cheaper at some Kansas hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 5.6× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Kansas, the median cash (self-pay) price is $3,054 versus a median negotiated rate of $4,898 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a heart catheterization in Kansas?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

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