Surgery
Open kidney stone removal (nephrolithotomy) cost in Missouri
Open kidney stone removal (nephrolithotomy) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Missouri
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
Nationwide typical: $2,695 (most listed prices $937–$8,982).
Cheapest in Missouri
- $1,843
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Golden Valley Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9,373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9,373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint LouisOpen kidney stone removal (nephrolithotomy)Facility fee only$9,373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. CharlesOpen kidney stone removal (nephrolithotomy)Facility fee only$9,373
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisOpen kidney stone removal (nephrolithotomy)Facility fee only$9,373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalOpen kidney stone removal (nephrolithotomy)Facility fee only$11,368
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.