Inpatient stays
Ventricular brain shunt surgery with major complications cost in Missouri
Ventricular brain shunt surgery with major complications 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 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
Nationwide typical: $46,406 (most listed prices $29,600–$124,007).
Cheapest in Missouri
- $32,371
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- $32,609
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- St. Louis Children's at CoxHealthVentricular brain shunt surgery with major complicationsHospital stay only$49,865
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: St. Louis Children's at CoxHealth price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Louis Childrens HospitalVentricular brain shunt surgery with major complicationsHospital stay only$49,880
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: St. Louis Childrens Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Missouri Baptist Medical CenterVentricular brain shunt surgery with major complicationsHospital stay only$64,821
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Missouri Baptist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital SpringfieldVentricular brain shunt surgery with major complicationsHospital stay only$67,208
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield price file · checked Oct 2026 - Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas CityVentricular brain shunt surgery with major complicationsHospital stay only$84,987
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $89,396
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Barnes Jewish 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.