Research Medical Center
2316 E MEYER BLVD, Kansas City, MO 64132
Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO has an average Medicare payment of $15,982 and a Value Score of C (51/100). Compare prices for 9 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Research Medical Center
Research Medical Center carries a CMS 2-star quality rating — below the national median on the federal Hospital Compare composite. The CMS Hospital Compare measure bundle skews toward worse-than-benchmark performance, with the readmission and mortality measures driving most of the gap.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Research Medical Center is $15,982, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. The composite value score of 51/100 puts Research Medical Center in the middle of the value distribution: not a standout choice on cost-vs-quality grounds, but not poor either.
Research Medical Center is investor-owned — a proprietary hospital, the minority ownership pattern in U.S. acute care. For-profit hospitals are more concentrated in some regions (Florida, Texas, Nevada) than others. The CMS payment record for Research Medical Center lists 9 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Syncope and Collapse, Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC, Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC. The facility operates a 24-hour emergency department.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Syncope and Collapse DRG 312 · Neurological | $7,173 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $38,446 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $17,746 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC DRG 194 · Respiratory | $10,283 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $5,070 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $13,378 |
GI Hemorrhage with MCC DRG 378 · Digestive | $14,068 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $8,989 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $28,685 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Research Medical Center Compares
Research Medical Center has an average Medicare payment of $15,982, 16% above the Missouri state average of $13,821. That is 1% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Neurological, where the typical payment is $10,855 (47% above this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (51/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Research Medical Center Cost & Quality FAQ
Research Medical Center has an average payment of $15,982 across 9 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Research Medical Center has a CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
Research Medical Center has a Value Score of C (51/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Proprietary facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, Research Medical Center offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 2316 E MEYER BLVD, Kansas City, MO 64132. Phone: (816) 276-4000.
Explore Hospital Cost Data
Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.