St. Louis Childrens Hospital
One Childrens Place, Saint Louis, MO 63110 · Children's hospital · Emergency room
These are St. Louis Childrens Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 15, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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Emergency room
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes CPT 99291 | $4,109.40 | $6,849.00 | $66.00 – $6,853.00 |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) CPT 99281 | $473.40 | $789.00 | $82.99 – $1,860.00 |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 CPT 99282 | $618.00 | $1,030.00 | $506.76 – $1,860.00 |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 (moderate) CPT 99283 | $1,170.60 | $1,951.00 | $268.67 – $2,674.00 |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 CPT 99284 | $2,250.60 | $3,751.00 | $1,727.00 – $3,275.55 |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) CPT 99285 | $2,974.80 | $4,958.00 | $586.12 – $5,551.00 |
Office visits
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office consultation, about 60 minutes CPT 99244 | $153.00 | $255.00 | $46.41 – $1,530.00 |
Imaging
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view CPT 74018 | $257.40 | $429.00 | $39.90 – $449.00 |
| Ankle X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73610 | $367.20 | $612.00 | $53.00 – $647.00 |
| Breast ultrasound, one breast, complete CPT 76641 | $429.00 | $715.00 | $109.02 – $1,206.00 |
| Breast ultrasound, one breast, limited CPT 76642 | $669.60 | $1,116.00 | $90.27 – $1,794.00 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view CPT 71045 | $249.00 | $415.00 | $29.26 – $449.00 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views CPT 71046 | $340.80 | $568.00 | $43.02 – $482.80 |
| CT angiogram of the chest (checks for lung clots) CPT 71275 | $1,165.20 | $1,942.00 | $172.63 – $2,416.01 |
| CT angiogram of the head CPT 70496 | $1,060.20 | $1,767.00 | $172.63 – $2,324.90 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, with contrast CPT 74177 | $1,680.00 | $2,800.00 | $343.36 – $4,732.00 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, without and with contrast CPT 74178 | $2,223.60 | $3,706.00 | $343.36 – $5,265.24 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast CPT 74176 | $1,420.20 | $2,367.00 | $221.33 – $2,907.00 |
| CT scan of the abdomen, without contrast CPT 74150 | $707.40 | $1,179.00 | $102.89 – $1,725.00 |
| CT scan of the chest, with contrast CPT 71260 | $916.80 | $1,528.00 | $172.63 – $1,877.27 |
| CT scan of the chest, without contrast CPT 71250 | $816.60 | $1,361.00 | $102.89 – $1,725.00 |
| CT scan of the head, without contrast CPT 70450 | $739.20 | $1,232.00 | $102.89 – $1,725.00 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine), without contrast CPT 72125 | $693.00 | $1,155.00 | $102.89 – $1,725.00 |
| CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast CPT 72193 | $763.80 | $1,273.00 | $172.63 – $2,252.20 |
| CT scan of the sinuses or face, without contrast CPT 70486 | $675.00 | $1,125.00 | $102.89 – $1,747.62 |
| Foot X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73630 | $382.80 | $638.00 | $48.21 – $638.00 |
| Hand X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73130 | $523.20 | $872.00 | $52.37 – $872.00 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views CPT 73562 | $447.00 | $745.00 | $59.25 – $745.00 |
| Leg or arm vein ultrasound, both sides CPT 93970 | $627.60 | $1,046.00 | $234.83 – $2,839.68 |
| Leg or arm vein ultrasound, one side CPT 93971 | $432.00 | $720.00 | $102.89 – $1,701.00 |
| Lower back X-ray, 2 or 3 views CPT 72100 | $426.60 | $711.00 | $54.24 – $604.35 |
| MRI of the abdomen, without and with contrast CPT 74183 | $5,211.60 | $8,686.00 | $343.36 – $7,383.10 |
| MRI of the brain, without and with contrast CPT 70553 | $4,651.20 | $7,752.00 | $343.36 – $6,589.20 |
| MRI of the brain, without contrast CPT 70551 | $3,385.20 | $5,642.00 | $234.83 – $4,795.70 |
| MRI of the knee or other leg joint, without contrast CPT 73721 | $3,327.00 | $5,545.00 | $279.42 – $5,545.00 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast CPT 72148 | $3,476.40 | $5,794.00 | $234.83 – $3,766.10 |
| MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast CPT 72146 | $3,445.20 | $5,742.00 | $234.83 – $4,880.70 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine), without contrast CPT 72141 | $3,543.60 | $5,906.00 | $234.83 – $5,020.10 |
| MRI of the pelvis, without and with contrast CPT 72197 | $4,915.80 | $8,193.00 | $343.36 – $6,964.05 |
| MRI of the shoulder or other arm joint, without contrast CPT 73221 | $3,712.80 | $6,188.00 | $247.81 – $6,188.00 |
| Neck X-ray, 2 or 3 views CPT 72040 | $181.20 | $302.00 | $85.65 – $256.70 |
| Pelvic ultrasound, complete (not pregnancy) CPT 76856 | $309.00 | $515.00 | $102.89 – $1,245.84 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2 or more views CPT 73030 | $432.60 | $721.00 | $47.38 – $721.00 |
| Transvaginal pregnancy ultrasound CPT 76817 | $262.80 | $438.00 | $102.89 – $918.72 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound CPT 76830 | $318.00 | $530.00 | $102.89 – $1,008.33 |
| Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete CPT 76700 | $1,084.20 | $1,807.00 | $102.89 – $1,535.95 |
| Ultrasound of the neck or thyroid CPT 76536 | $1,118.40 | $1,864.00 | $102.89 – $1,584.40 |
| Wrist X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73110 | $407.40 | $679.00 | $60.49 – $679.00 |
| X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views CPT 72110 | $582.60 | $971.00 | $72.35 – $825.35 |
Lab tests
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048 | $66.60 | $111.00 | $8.46 – $261.00 |
| Blood culture CPT 87040 | $66.60 | $111.00 | $10.32 – $323.00 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) CPT 36415 | $14.40 | $24.00 | $4.06 – $34.80 |
| BNP test (heart failure) CPT 83880 | $97.20 | $162.00 | $29.99 – $194.00 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) test CPT 86140 | $40.80 | $68.00 | $5.18 – $113.97 |
| Chlamydia test (DNA/NAAT) CPT 87491 | $60.60 | $101.00 | $35.09 – $238.27 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025 | $25.80 | $43.00 | $7.77 – $154.00 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated CPT 85027 | $19.20 | $32.00 | $6.47 – $126.15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053 | $210.00 | $350.00 | $10.56 – $359.00 |
| COVID-19 PCR test CPT 87635 | $77.40 | $129.00 | $32.00 – $129.00 |
| D-dimer test (blood clots) CPT 85379 | $34.20 | $57.00 | $10.18 – $185.31 |
| Drug screen, instrument chemistry CPT 80307 | $132.60 | $221.00 | $36.52 – $197.00 |
| Ferritin (iron stores) test CPT 82728 | $168.00 | $280.00 | $13.63 – $238.00 |
| Free T4 (thyroid) test CPT 84439 | $159.60 | $266.00 | $9.02 – $226.10 |
| General health panel (blood tests) CPT 80050 | $189.00 | $315.00 | $44.48 – $463.00 |
| Glucose (blood sugar) test CPT 82947 | $16.80 | $28.00 | $3.93 – $101.79 |
| Gonorrhea test (DNA/NAAT) CPT 87591 | $60.60 | $101.00 | $35.09 – $188.34 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test CPT 83036 | $96.60 | $161.00 | $9.71 – $136.85 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test CPT 86803 | $57.60 | $96.00 | $14.27 – $101.00 |
| HIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test CPT 87389 | $63.00 | $105.00 | $24.08 – $100.00 |
| Iron test CPT 83540 | $107.40 | $179.00 | $6.47 – $152.15 |
| Kidney function panel CPT 80069 | $46.80 | $78.00 | $8.68 – $313.00 |
| Lipase test (pancreas) CPT 83690 | $28.20 | $47.00 | $6.89 – $173.13 |
| Lipid panel, cholesterol and triglycerides CPT 80061 | $184.80 | $308.00 | $13.39 – $261.80 |
| Liver function panel CPT 80076 | $218.40 | $364.00 | $8.17 – $309.40 |
| Magnesium test CPT 83735 | $31.20 | $52.00 | $6.70 – $156.00 |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), clotting test CPT 85730 | $24.00 | $40.00 | $6.01 – $132.00 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG), quantitative CPT 84702 | $67.80 | $113.00 | $15.05 – $199.23 |
| Prothrombin time (PT/INR), clotting test CPT 85610 | $24.60 | $41.00 | $4.29 – $34.85 |
| PSA (prostate specific antigen), total CPT 84153 | $28.20 | $47.00 | $18.39 – $201.84 |
| Rapid strep test CPT 87880 | $39.60 | $66.00 | $10.50 – $56.10 |
| Sed rate (ESR) test CPT 85652 | $70.20 | $117.00 | $2.70 – $99.45 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) CPT 84443 | $166.80 | $278.00 | $16.80 – $236.30 |
| Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) CPT 88305 | $327.60 | $546.00 | $40.88 – $582.90 |
| Troponin test (heart damage) CPT 84484 | $43.20 | $72.00 | $12.47 – $143.00 |
| Urinalysis, automated, with microscope CPT 81001 | $15.60 | $26.00 | $3.17 – $46.11 |
| Urinalysis, automated, without microscope CPT 81003 | $12.60 | $21.00 | $2.25 – $34.80 |
| Urinalysis, manual, without microscope CPT 81002 | $10.80 | $18.00 | $3.48 – $41.00 |
| Urine culture, colony count CPT 87086 | $44.40 | $74.00 | $8.07 – $163.81 |
| Urine pregnancy test CPT 81025 | $22.80 | $38.00 | $8.61 – $126.00 |
| Vitamin B12 test CPT 82607 | $174.60 | $291.00 | $15.08 – $247.35 |
| Vitamin D test CPT 82306 | $325.80 | $543.00 | $29.60 – $461.55 |
Heart
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carotid artery ultrasound, both sides CPT 93880 | $654.60 | $1,091.00 | $234.83 – $4,135.00 |
| ECG tracing only (no interpretation) CPT 93005 | $226.80 | $378.00 | $58.06 – $530.00 |
| Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), complete with Doppler CPT 93306 | $2,154.00 | $3,590.00 | $537.78 – $8,910.00 |
| Left heart catheterization CPT 93452 | $5,926.20 | $9,877.00 | $4,795.44 – $10,875.00 |
| Left heart catheterization with coronary angiogram CPT 93458 | $21,621.26 | $36,035.43 | $3,247.17 – $58,344.00 |
| Nuclear stress test (heart perfusion imaging) CPT 78452 | $2,377.80 | $3,963.00 | $696.75 – $6,872.13 |
Surgery
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpal tunnel release CPT 64721 | $23,579.25 | $39,298.75 | $19,059.89 – $39,298.75 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT 45380 | $12,185.97 | $20,309.95 | $1,177.74 – $17,263.46 |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal (snare) CPT 45385 | $10,878.20 | $18,130.34 | $1,177.74 – $15,410.79 |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378 | $8,675.69 | $14,459.48 | $366.11 – $12,290.56 |
| Colposcopy with biopsy CPT 57454 | $13,660.72 | $22,767.86 | $5,950.04 – $19,352.68 |
| Cystoscopy (bladder scope) CPT 52000 | $7,194.75 | $11,991.25 | $684.28 – $18,311.00 |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45330 | $6,923.77 | $11,539.62 | $915.27 – $9,808.68 |
| Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, open, age 5 or older CPT 49505 | $8,771.04 | $14,618.40 | $4,508.00 – $25,598.93 |
| Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic CPT 31231 | $12,243.36 | $20,405.60 | $3,263.09 – $17,344.76 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy CPT 43239 | $12,446.81 | $20,744.68 | $3,669.46 – $17,632.98 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic CPT 43235 | $36,143.11 | $60,238.51 | $5,476.60 – $58,344.00 |
Pregnancy and birth
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IUD insertion CPT 58300 | $9,345.82 | $15,576.36 | $1,177.74 – $13,239.91 |
Hospital stays
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol or drug use disorder, without rehab, without major complications MS-DRG 897 | $17,790.21 | $29,650.35 | $6,027.00 – $29,650.35 |
| COPD flare-up, with major complications MS-DRG 190 | $177,268.34 | $295,447.23 | $1,011.00 – $295,447.23 |
| COPD flare-up, without complications MS-DRG 192 | $31,814.36 | $53,023.93 | $1,011.00 – $53,023.93 |
| Fainting (syncope) MS-DRG 312 | $10,188.54 | $16,980.90 | $1,011.00 – $39,193.20 |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding, with complications MS-DRG 378 | $17,767.71 | $29,612.85 | $1,011.00 – $37,364.35 |
| Heart failure, with major complications MS-DRG 291 | $36,148.32 | $60,247.20 | $1,011.00 – $60,247.20 |
| Heart valve or other major heart surgery with cardiac catheterization, with major complications MS-DRG 216 | $946,780.85 | $1,577,968.08 | $10,481.00 – $1,577,968.08 |
| Irregular heartbeat, without complications MS-DRG 310 | $9,120.18 | $15,200.30 | $1,011.00 – $45,886.00 |
| Kidney failure, with complications MS-DRG 683 | $16,142.13 | $26,903.55 | $1,011.00 – $28,957.75 |
| Kidney or urinary tract infection, without major complications MS-DRG 690 | $12,500.07 | $20,833.45 | $1,011.00 – $28,193.25 |
| Neck (cervical) spinal fusion, without complications MS-DRG 473 | $53,038.92 | $88,398.20 | $6,027.00 – $128,611.00 |
| Normal newborn care MS-DRG 795 | $5,722.80 | $9,538.00 | $753.00 – $10,114.00 |
| Nutrition, fluid or electrolyte disorder, without major complications MS-DRG 641 | $12,887.49 | $21,479.15 | $1,011.00 – $23,800.90 |
| Pneumonia, with complications MS-DRG 194 | $12,541.17 | $20,901.95 | $1,011.00 – $28,577.35 |
| Pneumonia, with major complications MS-DRG 193 | $26,513.61 | $44,189.35 | $1,011.00 – $44,189.35 |
| Pneumonia, without complications MS-DRG 195 | $7,913.28 | $13,188.80 | $1,011.00 – $16,471.70 |
| Psychoses (inpatient psychiatric stay) MS-DRG 885 | $25,805.58 | $43,009.30 | $1,500.00 – $43,009.30 |
| Sepsis, with major complications MS-DRG 871 | $42,201.03 | $70,335.05 | $6,027.00 – $70,335.05 |
| Sepsis, without major complications MS-DRG 872 | $15,762.63 | $26,271.05 | $1,011.00 – $30,581.96 |
| Skin infection (cellulitis), without major complications MS-DRG 603 | $12,340.83 | $20,568.05 | $6,027.00 – $25,209.70 |
| Stomach and digestive disorders (gastroenteritis), without major complications MS-DRG 392 | $13,122.30 | $21,870.50 | $1,011.00 – $24,767.40 |
| Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug MS-DRG 65 | $34,887.03 | $58,145.05 | $6,027.00 – $69,737.00 |
| Uterus and ovary surgery for non-cancer conditions, without complications MS-DRG 743 | $16,360.02 | $27,266.70 | $6,027.00 – $47,444.78 |
Pain and spine
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) CPT 20610 | $7,178.87 | $11,964.78 | $5,802.92 – $36,885.66 |
| Lower back spinal injection (epidural), with imaging guidance CPT 62323 | $6,935.80 | $11,559.66 | $694.73 – $9,825.71 |
| Lower back spinal injection (epidural), without imaging CPT 62322 | $11,855.71 | $19,759.51 | $9,583.36 – $19,759.51 |
Eye
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser treatment of clouding after cataract surgery (YAG) CPT 66821 | $13,263.43 | $22,105.72 | $9,256.00 – $22,105.72 |
Eye and ear
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing test, comprehensive CPT 92557 | $391.80 | $653.00 | $126.64 – $555.05 |
Sleep
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep study with CPAP titration CPT 95811 | $5,379.00 | $8,965.00 | $845.18 – $7,620.25 |
| Sleep study, overnight in a sleep lab CPT 95810 | $5,007.00 | $8,345.00 | $845.18 – $7,093.25 |
Lungs
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010 | $126.00 | $210.00 | $101.85 – $552.00 |
Therapy
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual therapy, 15 minutes CPT 97140 | $106.80 | $178.00 | $26.55 – $237.00 |
| Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT 97161 | $199.20 | $332.00 | $95.75 – $332.00 |
| Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity CPT 97162 | $204.60 | $341.00 | $95.75 – $341.00 |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, 15 minutes CPT 97110 | $132.60 | $221.00 | $28.12 – $332.00 |
| Therapeutic activities, 15 minutes CPT 97530 | $90.00 | $150.00 | $33.65 – $332.00 |
Infusions and injections
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle CPT 96372 | $88.20 | $147.00 | $70.86 – $618.00 |
| IV hydration, each additional hour CPT 96361 | $86.40 | $144.00 | $46.09 – $369.00 |
| IV hydration, first hour CPT 96360 | $375.60 | $626.00 | $209.34 – $792.00 |
| IV push injection of a drug, first CPT 96374 | $267.60 | $446.00 | $103.00 – $618.00 |
| IV push injection, each additional drug CPT 96375 | $96.60 | $161.00 | $46.09 – $618.00 |
Drugs
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) injection, per 250 mg HCPCS J0696 | $57.60 | $96.00 | $6.08 – $118.62 |
| Dexamethasone injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J1100 | $1.71 | $2.85 | ? – $2.84 |
| Fentanyl injection, per 0.1 mg HCPCS J3010 | $96.60 | $161.00 | $1.39 – $191.80 |
| Ketorolac (Toradol) injection, per 15 mg HCPCS J1885 | $4.62 | $7.70 | ? – $6.54 |
| Midazolam (Versed) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2250 | $40.71 | $67.85 | ? – $57.80 |
| Morphine injection, up to 10 mg HCPCS J2270 | $194.82 | $324.70 | $64.30 – $276.00 |
| Ondansetron (Zofran) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2405 | $19.68 | $32.80 | $5.59 – $62.80 |
| Propofol injection, per 10 mg HCPCS J2704 | $34.50 | $57.50 | $3.00 – $58.02 |
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