Procedures
Unlisted lung or chest lining procedure cost in Missouri
Unlisted lung or chest lining procedure 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 23 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
Nationwide typical: $1,075 (most listed prices $318–$4,164).
Cheapest in Missouri
- $148
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Barnes Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $189
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital St Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $414
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Christian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $640
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital South price file · checked Oct 2026 - $709
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Louis Childrens Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $801
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Liberty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $934
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,046
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Heartland Long Term Acute Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph Medical CenterUnlisted lung or chest lining procedureFacility fee only$1,046
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,070
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Missouri Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,174
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,174
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton price file · checked Oct 2026
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.