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Hysterectomy Cost in Kansas City, MO (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a hysterectomy cost in Kansas City, MO?

Where you have a hysterectomy done in Kansas City, MO swings the bill from $2,507 to $6,215 for identical care. The median cash price across 19 reporting hospitals is $4,016. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Self-pay patients are quoted more than insurers actually pay: the median cash price is $4,016 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,334 — about 3× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill. The same hysterectomy that costs $2,058 at New Liberty Hospital Corporation in Liberty reaches $33,154 at Saint Luke’s North Hospital — a 16.1× gap across the 19 Kansas City, MO hospitals reporting prices. The median Kansas City, MO price is $4,016. Most facilities fall between $2,472 and $6,215. Where you go inside Kansas City, MO counts as much as which plan you have: Overland Park's median ($3,245) runs 1.4× Kansas City's ($2,277).

Forecast your out-of-pocket cost

How prices are distributed across Kansas City, MO hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $2,472
  • Median hospital: $4,016
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $6,215+

That's a 3× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in Overland Park:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$6,215
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$2,507
Same procedure. Same week. $3,708 difference.

Where hysterectomy costs vary in Kansas City, MO

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Cheapest Hysterectomy Providers in Kansas City, MO

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Cameron, MO $2,349 -$1,667
2 NKC Health North Kansas City, MO $2,378 -$1,638
3 LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Lexington, MO $2,447 -$1,569
4 RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Kansas City, MO $2,496 -$1,520
5 Adventhealth Ottawa Ottawa, MO $2,523 -$1,493
6 Adventhealth Shawnee Mission Shawnee Mission, MO $3,245 -$771
7 Adventhealth South Overland Park Overland Park, MO $3,245 -$771
8 New Liberty Hospital Corporation Liberty, MO $4,016 +$0

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

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: A small number of hospitals report very high prices above $17,644, which pulls the overall range wider than what most patients encounter. The typical range above is a better guide for planning.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $4,016. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$4,016
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$803
Out-of-network provider $8,835+

Based on the state median facility price of $4,016. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
  • The cheapest facility can save you $1,958+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in Kansas City, MO start around $2,472 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $2,472 and $8,541. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas in Overland Park (cash price from $2,058); Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City (cash price from $2,058); CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER in Cameron (cash price from $2,349). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas: $2,058; Children's Mercy Hospital: $2,058; CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: $2,349
  • Most expensive (outpatient): Saint Luke’s North Hospital: ~$33,154; Saint Luke’s East Hospital: ~$28,733

→ Choosing the right facility can save $1,958+ vs. the state median.

Kansas City, MO Hysterectomy prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price" — We prioritize the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas Overland Park, MO $2,058 -$1,958 $1,425–$5,679
#2 Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO $2,058 -$1,958 $1,425–$10,850
#3 CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Cameron, MO $2,349 -$1,667 $630–$2,349
#4 NKC Health North Kansas City, MO $2,378 -$1,638 $1,232–$27,788
#5 LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Lexington, MO $2,447 -$1,569 $1,611–$12,989
#6 RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Kansas City, MO $2,496 -$1,520 $1,566–$8,905
#7 Adventhealth Ottawa Ottawa, MO $2,523 -$1,493 $2,523–$6,560
#8 Adventhealth Shawnee Mission Shawnee Mission, MO $3,245 -$771 $3,245–$6,560
#9 Adventhealth South Overland Park Overland Park, MO $3,245 -$771 $3,245–$6,560
#10 New Liberty Hospital Corporation Liberty, MO $4,016 +$0 $521–$10,350
#11 Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute MO $4,414 +$398 $4,414–$23,752
#12 Providence Medical Center MO $5,695 +$1,679 $21,218–$27,870
#13 Cass Regional Medical Center Harrisonville, MO $5,805 +$1,789 $2,260–$10,567
#14 University Health Truman Medical Center MO $6,488 +$2,472 $11,797–$40,840
#15 St Joseph Medical Center MO $10,594 +$6,578 $41,762
#16 University Health Lakewood Medical Center MO $11,092 +$7,076 $20,168–$64,817
#17 Saint Luke’s South Hospital, Inc Overland Park, MO $22,698 +$18,682 $37,831–$46,262
#18 Saint Luke’s East Hospital MO $28,733 +$24,717 $47,889–$56,836
#19 Saint Luke’s North Hospital MO $33,154 +$29,138 $55,258–$73,086

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Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Where you can save the most on hysterectomy in Kansas City, MO

These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas Overland Park, MO $2,058 -$1,958
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO $2,058 -$1,958
CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Cameron, MO $2,349 -$1,667
NKC Health North Kansas City, MO $2,378 -$1,638
LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Lexington, MO $2,447 -$1,569

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive hysterectomy providers in Kansas City, MO

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Facility City Price vs Median
Saint Luke’s North Hospital MO $33,154 +$29,138
Saint Luke’s East Hospital MO $28,733 +$24,717
Saint Luke’s South Hospital, Inc Overland Park, MO $22,698 +$18,682
University Health Lakewood Medical Center MO $11,092 +$7,076
St Joseph Medical Center MO $10,594 +$6,578

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (3) report very high prices above $17,644, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.

Of the Kansas City, MO facilities reporting prices, 5 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $2,472) while 5 sit in a high-cost tier ($8,541 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

Among the cities with the most reporting hospitals, Overland Park has a median reported price of $3,245 across 3 facilities, while facilities in Kansas City tend to report lower prices (median: $2,277). City-level variation within a state often reflects local market structure, not procedure complexity.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

Learn more:
→ Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
→ How to read your medical bill
→ Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

Understand your cost before you go:
→ Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
→ EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
→ How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

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Frequently asked questions: hysterectomy costs in Kansas City, MO

How much does a hysterectomy cost in Kansas City, MO?

Across 19 Kansas City, MO hospitals that publish prices, a hysterectomy ranges from $2,058 to $33,154, with a median of $4,016. Most facilities fall between $2,472 and $6,215. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a hysterectomy in Kansas City, MO?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Kansas City, MO data is Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas in Overland Park at about $2,058. By metro, Kansas City has the lowest median ($2,277). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data — ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a hysterectomy so much cheaper at some Kansas City, MO hospitals?

Prices vary up to 16.1× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Kansas City, MO, the median cash (self-pay) price is $4,016 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,334 — about 3× higher. Asking for the cash price or 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 hysterectomy in Kansas City, MO?

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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Where You Get a Hysterectomy Matters

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.

Hospital Outpatient Department

Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for a hysterectomy. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital Inpatient typically carries the highest price for a hysterectomy. DRG-based billing bundles most services. Professional fees billed separately. Length of stay drives cost.

What's Actually on Your Hysterectomy Bill

A hysterectomy involves multiple providers — each bills separately. Understanding each line item helps you verify your Explanation of Benefits and catch billing errors.

Hospital Outpatient

  • Facility Fee — For laparoscopic and vaginal approaches.
  • Ob Gyn Surgeon Professional Fee
  • Anesthesia

Hospital Inpatient

  • Drg Facility Stay — DRGs 742/743 for non-malignancy.
  • Ob Gyn Surgeon Professional Fee
  • Anesthesia

Hysterectomy Cost by Type

Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.

Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. Most common modern approach. Same-day or 1-night stay.

Vaginal Hysterectomy

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.

Open (Abdominal) Hysterectomy

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. Inpatient-only (OPPS SI=C). 2–3 day hospital stay. Higher cost.

This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands

Hysterectomy is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than Hospital OP for identical clinical outcomes.

How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.

Prior Authorization Is Usually Required

Most commercial and Medicare Advantage plans require pre-approval for hysterectomy before scheduling. If your doctor submits the order without prior authorization — or if the authorization lapses — your insurer can deny the entire claim, leaving you responsible for the full cost.

Action step: Call the member services number on your insurance card before scheduling. Ask: "Does this procedure require prior authorization?" Get the authorization number in writing and confirm it's attached to the claim before your appointment.

Who performs this: Hysterectomy is typically performed by a Obstetrics & Gynecology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.

CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. If you've received a bill for this procedure:
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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 June 12, 2026

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