Hospital Pricing
PRICE TRANSPARENCY
Chargemaster:
The chargemaster is a comprehensive standard price list for services at Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH). In accordance with The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Price Transparency Final Rule, CCMH affirms to the best of our knowledge and belief, the chargemaster in a Machine Readable File, has all applicable standard charge information required and the information displayed is true, accurate, and complete as of the date indicated in the file.Certain charges, such as drugs and medical implants, are updated as the underlying cost of the item changes. In addition, there may have been a price increase since these files were created. The charges listed are generally not the amounts a patient will pay.
Online Cost Estimator:
The cost estimation site may not represent all procedures offered by CCMH. For any questions about services provided, please contact the Business Office Manager at 417-876-3185.Nothing on this site guarantees eligibility, coverage, or payment, or determines or guarantees the benefits, limitations or exclusion of your coverage. For a complete description of the details of your coverage, please refer to your coverage information from your healthcare insurance carrier.
Please keep in mind, the costs provided in this tool are estimates only and are not a guarantee of payment or benefits. The estimates are based on the selected provider’s contract rates/fee schedule with your insurance carrier. Your actual cost may be higher or lower than the estimate for various reasons. You will be responsible for the cost of procedures or services not covered by your insurance plan. This cost estimation tool does not include physician, radiologist or pathology fees.
Good Faith Estimate:
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost. The Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate is created.The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur.