C-section, without complications at Mercy Hospital South
MS-DRG 788 · Saint Louis, MO
These are Mercy Hospital South's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 10, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 7 Missouri hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $9,370.73, median $11,381.24, highest $16,220.25. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 9.1 mi | $10,908.14 | $18,180.24 | 2025-12-15 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 11.3 mi | $13,731.41 | $22,885.68 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City, MO | 18.0 mi | $12,409.37 | $19,091.34 | 2026-06-10 |
| Progress West Hospital Ofallon, MO | 25.7 mi | $9,370.73 | $15,617.89 | 2025-12-15 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital Alton, IL | 33.7 mi | $9,111.78 | $15,186.30 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital Washington Washington, MO | 35.9 mi | $9,733.63 | $14,974.81 | 2026-06-10 |
| Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Sullivan, MO | 42.1 mi | $16,220.25 | $27,033.75 | 2025-12-15 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Morris, IL | 224.2 mi | $6,091.03 | $25,316.01 | 2026-06-30 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for MS-DRG 788 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC line 471297 | inpatient | $11,381.24 | $17,509.60 | $685.68 – $685.68 |
| CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC line 2904172 | inpatient | $11,381.24 | $17,509.60 | $672.24 – $685.68 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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