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Was I overcharged for MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC in Saint Louis, MO?

Hospitals in SAINT LOUIS, MO charge $18,902–$49,128 for MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC. Medicare pays $5,803.

By Priya Iyengar , Senior Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Priya Iyengar leads the billing code review team at BillRazor Research. She analyzes NCCI bundling edits, DRG coding, and regional rate variation. Expertise: NCCI bundling, DRG analysis, regional pricing.

7 hospitals compared
CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$54.0K
$28.0K
Well above average
Saint Louis average vs. benchmarks: $5.8K (Medicare rate) · $23.0K (City median)
$5,803
Medicare rate
$27,979
Saint Louis average
$18,902–$49,129
Price range
7
Hospitals
Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

If you received a bill for MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC in SAINT LOUIS, here's how to evaluate it. The 7 hospitals in SAINT LOUIS charge between $18,902 and $49,128. The city average is $27,979, which is 4.8x the Medicare benchmark of $5,803.

Hospital charges for MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC in Saint Louis

Hospital Charge
SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL - ST LOUIS Lowest $18,902
MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH $20,675
MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS $22,376
MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER $23,028
CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST $23,347
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL $38,397
SSM HEALTH SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Highest $49,129

What you can do

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Request an itemized bill

Call the hospital billing department and request a full itemized bill (UB-04 form). This shows every charge by line item, making it easier to spot errors.

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Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $5,803 for MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC. The SAINT LOUIS average is $27,979. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC in Saint Louis

How do I know if I was overcharged for MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC in SAINT LOUIS?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $5,803 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in SAINT LOUIS, MO is $27,979. If your bill is significantly above $27,979, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC in SAINT LOUIS, MO?
Based on data from 7 hospitals in SAINT LOUIS, the average charge is $27,979. Prices range from $18,902 to $49,128. Medicare pays $5,803.
What should I do if I think my MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC bill is too high?
Three steps: (1) Request an itemized bill — hospitals are required to provide one. (2) Compare each line item against Medicare benchmarks using a tool like BillRazor. (3) If errors are found, dispute the charges in writing. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.
Can I negotiate a lower price for MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC?
Yes. Cash-pay patients can often negotiate 30–60% off chargemaster rates. You can also ask about payment plans, financial assistance programs, or whether an ASC (surgery center) option is available. The cheapest option in SAINT LOUIS is 18902.0 — about $18,902.

Related pricing data

Data: Federal hospital payment data, FY 2024. Hospital charges are average covered charges reported to the federal government. All publicly available under federal law.

Methodology: Fair price benchmarks are based on Medicare reimbursement rates and city-level charge distributions. The gauge shows where a price falls relative to the Medicare rate (green), city median (yellow), and highest hospital charge (red).

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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