Procedures
Bedside airway suctioning with scope (bronchoscope) cost in Missouri
Bedside airway suctioning with scope (bronchoscope) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Missouri
From 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
Nationwide typical: $562 (most listed prices $80.43–$3,594).
Cheapest in Missouri
- $115
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Louis Childrens Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Golden Valley Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $164
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Christian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $164
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Missouri Baptist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $164
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Progress West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Citizens Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $192
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Pediatrics - Doctors Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Primary Care - 817 S Mount AuburnBedside airway suctioning with scope (bronchoscope)Facility fee only$192
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Primary Care - 817 S Mount Auburn price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Missouri Health CareBedside airway suctioning with scope (bronchoscope)Facility fee only$296
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Missouri Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $337
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Barnes Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,022
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital St Louis price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.