How much does a Comprehensive eye exam cost in Missouri?

Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) · CPT 92004 · State: Missouri

In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) is about $119, with most between $102 and $132 ($119 cash/self-pay). Based on 33 Missouri hospitals — 27% lower than the national typical of $162. Hospital list charges run about $199 (1.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$119
Missouri · $102$132
Cash / self-pay
$119
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$199
1.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 33 Missouri hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost in Missouri — FAQs

How much does a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost in Missouri?

In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) is about $119, with most between $102 and $132, based on 33 Missouri hospitals. That's 27% lower than the national typical of $162.

How much does a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost without insurance in Missouri?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) in Missouri run around $119. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $199), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Missouri hospital bill for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) so high?

Missouri hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) run about $199 — roughly 1.7× the $119 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) in Missouri?

Yes. If a Missouri hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $119), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Missouri hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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