Analysis of Substance Using Immunoassay Technique, Multiple Step Method Cost in Missouri
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 93 Missouri hospitals. CPT 83516. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $42.46
📉 Low $7.80
📈 High $263
🏥 93 hospitals
🏛️ 68 with insurance contracts
Hospital comparison — Missouri
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 93 hospitals.
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| Hospital | Cash | UHC | BCBS | Aetna | Cigna | Humana | MultiPlan | Centene | First Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON FESTUS |
$7.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON WASHINGTON |
$7.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH ST. LOUIS |
$7.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN JOPLIN |
$7.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS PHONE: |
$7.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL LEBANON LEBANON |
$7.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL LINCOLN TROY |
$8.45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL CASSVILLE CASSVILLE |
$9.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL PERRY PERRYVILLE |
$9.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL AURORA AURORA |
$9.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL MOUNTAIN VIEW |
$9.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER BLUE SPRINGS |
$11.00 | $10.00 | $11.53 | $11.53 | $11.53 | — | — | — | — |
| ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER KANSAS CITY |
$11.00 | $10.00 | $11.53 | $11.53 | $11.53 | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL CARTHAGE CARTHAGE |
$11.05 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS |
$12.10 | $11.53 | $18.83 | — | $19.44 | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD |
$12.35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD OZARK |
$12.35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON CITY JEFFERSON CITY |
$13.20 | $10.38 | $30.11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL POTOSI |
$13.50 | $9.90 | — | — | $14.76 | $16.20 | — | $7.37 | — |
| HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BETHANY |
$13.65 | $12.18 | $13.44 | $11.97 | $16.80 | $12.18 | $11.07 | $12.18 | — |
| FREEMAN HOSPITAL WEST JOPLIN |
$13.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FREEMAN HOSPITAL EAST JOPLIN |
$13.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST CAPE GIRARDEAU |
$15.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL STODDARD DEXTER |
$15.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER COLUMBIA |
$17.92 | $11.53 | $11.76 | $11.90 | $44.00 | $11.73 | — | $12.11 | — |
| WRIGHT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TRENTON |
$18.00 | $4.15 | $25.50 | $24.74 | $24.00 | $25.20 | — | — | $24.72 |
| HEDRICK MEDICAL CENTER CHILLICOTHE |
$18.00 | $4.15 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $22.50 | $28.11 | — | — | $27.86 |
| BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER SEDALIA |
$18.75 | $11.53 | $9.22 | $80.00 | $49.00 | $11.53 | $11.53 | $11.53 | — |
| SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER ST. LOUIS |
$20.35 | $11.53 | $16.02 | — | $22.30 | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL - ST. LOUIS BRIDGETON |
$20.90 | $11.53 | $16.40 | — | $19.44 | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL - LAKE SAINT LOUIS LAKE ST. LOUIS |
$20.90 | $11.53 | $16.40 | — | $19.44 | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL-WENTZVILLE WENTZVILLE |
$20.90 | $11.53 | $16.40 | — | $19.44 | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH ST. CLARE HOSPITAL - FENTON FENTON |
$20.90 | $11.53 | $16.40 | — | $19.44 | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER -SAINT CHARLES ST. CHARLES |
$20.90 | $11.53 | $16.40 | — | $19.44 | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL ST LOUIS ST. LOUIS |
$20.90 | $11.53 | $16.40 | — | $19.44 | — | — | — | — |
| SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MACON |
$24.00 | — | — | — | — | $23.00 | $24.00 | $14.00 | — |
| LIBERTY HOSPITAL LIBERTY |
$24.00 | $11.53 | $11.53 | $11.53 | $31.91 | $11.76 | — | $14.64 | — |
| NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NEVADA |
$28.35 | $35.00 | $75.00 | $76.40 | — | $43.00 | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY HEALTH TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER HOLMES KANSAS CITY |
$30.25 | $6.59 | $16.35 | $13.83 | $17.39 | $11.53 | $73.00 | $114 | $14.80 |
| UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER LEES SUMMIT ROAD KANSAS CITY |
$30.25 | $6.59 | $19.14 | $13.83 | $17.39 | $11.53 | $73.00 | $114 | — |
| COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON BRANSON |
$35.52 | $11.53 | $100 | $85.00 | $56.00 | $11.53 | $87.00 | — | — |
| FREEMAN NEOSHO HOSPITAL NEOSHO |
$36.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL SALEM |
$38.63 | $17.51 | $17.51 | $17.51 | $43.72 | $17.51 | $41.20 | $17.51 | $41.20 |
| COX MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH SPRINGFIELD |
$39.43 | $11.53 | — | $49.50 | $56.00 | $11.53 | $75.00 | — | $92.00 |
| SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER CAPE GIRARDEAU |
$42.00 | $9.84 | $11.53 | $10.08 | — | — | — | — | — |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER LEE'S SUMMIT |
$42.20 | $10.00 | $11.09 | $10.40 | $5.84 | $11.53 | $20.77 | $7.85 | — |
| PHELPS HEALTH HOSPITAL ROLLA |
$42.46 | $11.76 | $5.70 | $65.00 | $70.00 | $12.11 | — | — | — |
| CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMERON |
$44.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GEORGIA STREET LOUSIANA |
$44.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | — | — | $55.00 | — |
| BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS |
$44.40 | $11.76 | $36.11 | $22.32 | $16.27 | $38.22 | $55.50 | — | $54.98 |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FAIRFAX FAIRFAX |
$46.00 | $32.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER ST. LOUIS |
$47.40 | $11.76 | $12.22 | $11.53 | $15.87 | $11.73 | $59.25 | — | $58.70 |
| PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL O'FALLON |
$47.40 | $11.76 | $27.27 | $19.95 | $15.87 | $32.14 | $59.25 | — | $58.70 |
| BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS |
$47.40 | $11.76 | $12.22 | $11.53 | $15.87 | $11.73 | $59.25 | — | $58.70 |
| CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS |
$47.40 | $11.76 | $12.22 | $11.53 | $15.87 | $11.73 | $59.25 | — | $58.70 |
| BARNES-JEWISH ST. PETERS HOSPITAL ST. PETERS |
$47.40 | $11.76 | $27.27 | $19.95 | $15.87 | $32.14 | $59.25 | — | $58.70 |
| COX MONETT HOSPITAL MONETT |
$47.72 | $22.00 | — | $80.50 | $55.00 | $22.00 | $75.00 | $23.00 | $92.00 |
| COX BARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL LAMAR |
$49.91 | $32.00 | — | $62.80 | $56.00 | $27.00 | $80.00 | $28.35 | $90.00 |
| ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ST LOUIS |
$50.40 | $11.53 | $12.22 | $11.53 | $41.50 | $11.73 | $63.00 | — | $62.41 |
| MOSAIC MEDICAL CENTER ALBANY ALBANY |
$62.05 | $60.80 | $14.31 | $14.87 | $54.75 | $60.80 | $62.05 | $91.20 | — |
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 83516, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $40.05 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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That is the median of what the 93 Missouri hospitals above publish for Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method cost in Missouri?
- Cash prices for analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method (CPT 83516) in Missouri range from $7.80 to $263, with a median of $42.46. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method in Missouri?
- The cheapest Missouri hospital published cash price for this procedure is $7.80. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.
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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Missouri facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 83516 (Labs). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.