University of Missouri Health Care
University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia, MO charges 5.2x the Medicare reimbursement rate across 122 analyzed procedures at this government-owned hospital system.
Columbia, MO 65212 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 3/5
About the analyst
Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.
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Billing patterns — government
Government hospitals in our dataset demonstrate distinct billing patterns compared to other ownership types. With 374 facilities analyzed, these hospitals show an average markup of 4.2x Medicare rates, which typically falls below the industry average for comparable services. Government hospitals often maintain more standardized pricing structures due to regulatory oversight and public accountability requirements. Patients may encounter charges above the benchmark for certain procedures, though the potential difference between government hospital billing and private facilities can vary significantly by service type and geographic region. Common charge patterns include transparent itemization of services and adherence to established fee schedules. Patients should be aware that government hospitals frequently offer financial assistance programs and sliding scale payment options based on income eligibility. These facilities often provide detailed cost estimates upon request and maintain patient financial counselors to discuss billing arrangements before treatment when possible.
Pricing grade
D
High
Avg markup vs Medicare
5.18x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
8.15x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
122
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
0.8%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS AND PERITONEAL INFECTIONS WITH MCC | 371 | $103,388 | $51,694 | — | 8.2x |
| OTHER MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH CC | 964 | $84,536 | $42,268 | — | 8.1x |
| SEIZURES WITH MCC | 100 | $104,451 | $52,226 | — | 7.8x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITH MCC OR 4+ ARTERIES O | 246 | $170,186 | $85,093 | — | 7.8x |
| POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECTS OF DRUGS WITH MCC | 917 | $84,939 | $42,470 | — | 7.4x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITHOUT MCC | 247 | $115,194 | $57,597 | — | 7.3x |
| PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE | 189 | $70,137 | $35,069 | — | 7x |
| LOWER EXTREMITY AND HUMERUS PROCEDURES EXCEPT HIP, FOOT AND FEMUR WITH CC | 493 | $129,833 | $64,917 | — | 6.9x |
| ISCHEMIC STROKE, PRECEREBRAL OCCLUSION OR TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA WITH THROMBOLYTIC AGENT WIT | 062 | $88,744 | $44,372 | — | 6.6x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC | 872 | $50,912 | $25,456 | — | 6.6x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH CC | 292 | $45,063 | $22,532 | — | 6.6x |
| MAJOR JOINT OR LIMB REATTACHMENT PROCEDURES OF UPPER EXTREMITIES | 483 | $125,484 | $62,742 | — | 6.6x |
| PULMONARY EMBOLISM WITHOUT MCC | 176 | $43,522 | $21,761 | — | 6.5x |
| AORTIC AND HEART ASSIST PROCEDURES EXCEPT PULSATION BALLOON WITHOUT MCC | 269 | $237,558 | $118,779 | — | 6.5x |
| MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC | 470 | $94,594 | $47,297 | — | 6.5x |
| PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC | 274 | $177,964 | $88,982 | — | 6.4x |
| ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC | 267 | $264,665 | $132,333 | — | 6.3x |
| HYPERTENSION WITH MCC | 304 | $59,040 | $29,520 | — | 6.2x |
| FRACTURES OF HIP AND PELVIS WITHOUT MCC | 536 | $39,803 | $19,902 | — | 6.1x |
| EXTENSIVE O.R. PROCEDURES UNRELATED TO PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS WITH MCC | 981 | $212,625 | $106,312 | — | 6.1x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH MCC | 480 | $162,632 | $81,316 | — | 6.1x |
| OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC | 516 | $99,357 | $49,679 | — | 6x |
| PNEUMOTHORAX WITH MCC | 199 | $90,732 | $45,366 | — | 6x |
| RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS | 208 | $132,159 | $66,080 | — | 6x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $97,790 | $48,895 | — | 6x |
| REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC | 468 | $127,607 | $63,804 | — | 6x |
| DIABETES WITH MCC | 637 | $67,966 | $33,983 | — | 5.9x |
| OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH MCC | 091 | $81,058 | $40,529 | — | 5.9x |
| CAROTID ARTERY STENT PROCEDURES WITH CC | 035 | $105,806 | $52,903 | — | 5.8x |
| MAJOR CHEST PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 163 | $193,977 | $96,988 | — | 5.8x |
| HYPERTENSION WITHOUT MCC | 305 | $36,019 | $18,009 | — | 5.8x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITH MV >96 HOURS | 870 | $324,473 | $162,236 | — | 5.8x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC | 481 | $96,513 | $48,256 | — | 5.8x |
| OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH CC | 315 | $47,393 | $23,696 | — | 5.7x |
| O.R. PROCEDURES FOR OBESITY WITHOUT CC/MCC | 621 | $61,577 | $30,789 | — | 5.7x |
| DEGENERATIVE NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 057 | $56,068 | $28,034 | — | 5.7x |
| COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITH MCC | 919 | $223,358 | $111,679 | — | 5.7x |
| SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC | 460 | $168,323 | $84,162 | — | 5.7x |
| CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC | 287 | $50,956 | $25,478 | — | 5.7x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS | 065 | $44,782 | $22,391 | — | 5.7x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC | 281 | $43,560 | $21,780 | — | 5.7x |
| OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC | 314 | $96,979 | $48,489 | — | 5.7x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH MCC | 640 | $66,817 | $33,408 | — | 5.7x |
| BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITH CC | 519 | $87,386 | $43,693 | — | 5.6x |
| CORONARY BYPASS WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC | 235 | $256,353 | $128,176 | — | 5.6x |
| CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC | 286 | $86,411 | $43,206 | — | 5.6x |
| OTHER MAJOR CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH CC | 271 | $142,915 | $71,458 | — | 5.6x |
| CRANIOTOMY WITH MAJOR DEVICE IMPLANT OR ACUTE COMPLEX CNS PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS WITH MCC O | 023 | $239,079 | $119,539 | — | 5.6x |
| HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC | 522 | $94,407 | $47,204 | — | 5.6x |
| PNEUMOTHORAX WITH CC | 200 | $51,287 | $25,643 | — | 5.6x |
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How UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE compares to nearby hospitals
Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.
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Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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