CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$403 - $1,989
from 2 insurers · median $1,196
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cox Health · Lamar, MO
Not rated by CMS
CMS star rating
25
Beds
525
Inpatient discharges a year
$30.4M
Net patient revenue a year
9
In-network payers
Barton County Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed government - local hospital in Lamar, MO, affiliated with Cox Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 9 in-network payers and 38 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Barton County Memorial Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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CT imaging
CPT 74177
$403 - $1,989
from 2 insurers · median $1,196
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$140 - $1,989
from 3 insurers · median $1,028
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$242 - $1,989
from 3 insurers · median $1,574
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$335 - $3,018
from 3 insurers · median $1,989
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$578 - $2,721
from 3 insurers · median $2,613
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
CPT 77067
$163 - $708
from 3 insurers · median $262
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$2,638 - $2,660
from 2 insurers · median $2,649
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$23,363 - $25,269
from 2 insurers · median $24,316
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
MRI imaging
CPT 73721
$969 - $2,613
from 2 insurers · median $1,791
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 72197
$2,613 - $2,998
from 2 insurers · median $2,806
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 74183
$737 - $2,613
from 3 insurers · median $1,623
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$9,894
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$9,950
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$43 - $101
from 2 insurers · median $72
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$9,950
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
CPT 76536
$142 - $634
from 2 insurers · median $388
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
CPT 76856
$135 - $555
from 2 insurers · median $345
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
CPT 76705
$112 - $255
from 2 insurers · median $184
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 29826
$12,373
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93971
$170 - $420
from 2 insurers · median $295
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 29881
$12,373
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 29888
$20,573
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
CPT 77066
$262 - $482
from 2 insurers · median $372
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Laboratory and pathology
CPT 80053
$13 - $86
from 2 insurers · median $50
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 17 | 556% | 7 | 6 |
| Insurer B* | 18 | 464% | 13 | 0 |
| Insurer C* | 13 | 131% | 0 | 12 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Barton County Memorial Hospital, or start a free trial.
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.


Quality
Not rated by CMS
Doctors and services
Accredited by DNV
Finances
$30.4M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Coxhealth
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Barton County Memorial Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 82-3300758Cox Barton County Hospital | 9Aetna, Allied Benefit Systems, Aspirus Health Plan, Banner Health, EMI Health and 4 more | 1922514629 Cox Barton County Hospital1255847745 Cox Barton County Hospital1568097897 Cox Barton County Hospitaland 10 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
29 Nw First Lane, Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-6081
How Barton County Memorial Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Death rates
No different on 2 measures
0 better, 2 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
No different on 1 measures
0 better, 1 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Better on 1 of 4 measures
1 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
5 of 5
The top rating, shared by 7% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
86%
Higher than 92% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Time in the ER before going home
91 min
Lower than 94% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Death rates | No different on 2 measures | |
| Safety | No different on 1 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 1 of 4 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 5 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 86% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 91 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-09-30. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
Each result CMS publishes for Barton County Memorial Hospital, beside the US median and the average of MO hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.203 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 192 cases | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.991 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.96 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.622 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.708 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.68 | |||
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 40 cases | 14.9 | 15.2 | 15.5 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.03 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.5582 | |||
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 181 | |||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.2094 | |||
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.2774 | |||
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 2.312 | |||
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.619 | |||
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 9.849 | |||
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 3.388 | |||
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 5.071 | |||
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.763 | |||
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.029 | |||
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.9777 |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.15 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.001 | |||
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 42 cases | 2.2 | 3.85 | 0.788 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 138 cases | 12.7 | 12.9 | 13.12 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 63% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 11.22 | |||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.318 | |||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.9815 | Number of cases too small | ||
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.32 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.43 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 36 cases | 19.8 | 19.8 | 20.11 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 28 cases | 21 | 21.3 | 21.62 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 6.12 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 34 cases | 16.7 | 17.2 | 17.28 | Better than 73% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.28 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.027 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 147 | 1,370 | 4,135 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.039 | 0.9835 | 4.122 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.604 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6608 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2046 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.947 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 290 | 1,799 | 3,878 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.189 | 1.377 | 4.807 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.413 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5467 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3088 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.21 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 126 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.466 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.877 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8248 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2664 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.522 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 93.8 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.829 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8929 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.061 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2979 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.478 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3,664 | 14,451 | 41,352 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.076 | 0.567 | 2.861 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.978 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8703 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1657 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.984 | 0.747 | 1.229 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3,664 | 13,646 | 38,342 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.004 | 5.683 | 24.41 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 2 | 8.022 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.279 | 0.3843 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 19% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 93 | 73 | 72.59 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 3 | 8 | 9.344 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 4 | 18 | 18.06 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 96 | 87 | 85.78 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.297 | The top rating, shared by 12% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 90 | 80 | 79.3 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 97 | 91 | 91.27 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 1 | 4 | 3.882 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.392 | The top rating, shared by 18% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 9 | 16 | 16.82 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 89 | 79 | 79.32 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 95 | 91 | 90.65 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 2 | 5 | 5.032 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.095 | The top rating, shared by 6% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 9 | 16 | 15.65 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 80 | 61 | 60.96 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 91 | 77 | 76.66 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 6 | 19 | 18.89 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 3 | 2.689 | The top rating, shared by 4% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 14 | 19 | 20.15 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 94 | 86 | 86.27 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 13 | 13.38 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.432 | The top rating, shared by 8% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 95 | 87 | 86.62 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 9 | 14 | 14.94 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 91 | 86 | 85.06 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 82 | 74 | 73.49 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 2 | 7 | 6.488 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 16 | 19 | 20.02 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 91 | 77 | 77.34 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 2 | 6 | 5.549 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 7 | 17 | 17.11 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 95 | 85 | 85.12 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.463 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 2 | 11 | 11.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 3 | 8 | 7.366 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 7 | 20 | 20.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 90 | 72 | 72.23 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 96 | 88 | 88.41 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.405 | The top rating, shared by 8% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 89 | 74 | 73.17 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 2 | 9 | 9.915 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 9 | 16 | 16.91 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 83 | 75 | 73.79 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 1 | 5 | 5.598 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 16 | 20 | 20.61 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 91 | 77 | 75.55 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 2 | 4 | 4.585 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 7 | 19 | 19.87 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 96 | 86 | 85.67 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 0 | 3 | 2.427 | The best result, shared by 7% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 4 | 11 | 11.9 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 66 | 59 | 60.98 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 4 | 9 | 8.344 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 30 | 31 | 30.68 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 87 | 82 | 82.92 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.568 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 1 | 5 | 5.892 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 86 | 71 | 70.75 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 95 | 87 | 87.14 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 13 | 23 | 23.35 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.662 | The top rating, shared by 24% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 71 | 47 | 45.78 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 11 | 30 | 29.67 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 18 | 22 | 24.55 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.311 | The top rating, shared by 7% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 2 | 12 | 12.12 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 126 cases | 98 | 88 | 87.88 | Better than 99% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 6.941 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.026 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.2857 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 229 cases | 95 | 79 | 81.12 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 402 cases | 93 | 154 | 167 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 366 cases | 91 | 148 | 161 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 14 cases | 137 | 247 | 273 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 25 cases | 183 | 293 | 288 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 7,649 cases | 0 | 1 | 2.18 | The best result, shared by 23% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 16 cases | 94 | 74 | 72.93 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 95.34 | |||
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 98 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 55.38 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 110 cases | 28 | 15 | 17.13 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 61.69 | |||
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 66.69 | |||
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 82.85 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 78.59 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 92.68 | |||
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 96.61 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 69.14 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 95.06 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 371 cases | 98 | 90 | 83.25 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 95.05 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 3.5 | 5 | 5.293 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 4 | 6.6 | 6.538 | Better than 83% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.981 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
DNV (since 2024)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Local
Ownership type
25
Medicare-certified beds
0
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
2005
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Barton County Memorial Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
525
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 30%, Medicaid 7%
2,784
Inpatient days
31% of available bed days used
137
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 831084). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Barton County Memorial Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 995 | 95 | 1,694 | 2,784 |
| Discharges | 156 | 38 | 331 | 525 |
| Average length of stay | 6.4 days | 2.5 days | 5.1 days | 5.3 days |
| Average daily census | 2.7 | 0.3 | 4.6 | 7.6 |
615
Medicare Advantage days
170 discharges
123
Medicaid managed care days
38 discharges
719
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 25 | 1,673 | 513 | 18% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831084, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Barton County Memorial Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 211 in 2020 to 251 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64759 | 163 | 65% | 537 | $3.6M | 36% | 40% |
| 64772 | 23 | 9% | 71 | $467,425 | 4% | 2% |
| 64748 | 16 | 6% | 37 | $231,956 | 22% | |
| 64784 | 15 | 6% | 52 | $329,311 | 25% | |
| 64762 | 12 | 5% | 43 | $232,756 | 26% | 30% |
| 64836 | 11 | 4% | 45 | $356,931 | 1% | |
| 65682 | 11 | 4% | 42 | $319,313 | 17% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 251 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Barton County Memorial Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2017). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
1
Operating rooms
1
Endoscopy rooms
7
Licensed practical nurses
9
Physicians
2
Nurse practitioners
6
Respiratory therapists
2
Physical therapists
1
Occupational therapists
1
Speech pathologists and audiologists
7
Radiology technicians
6
Medical technologists
1
Dietitians
1
Social workers
88
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
78 clinicians who bill Medicare list Barton County Memorial Hospital as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
Clarence Joustra, DO
Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1942202080
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1356320436
See commercial rates for Lance Borup, D.O.Cary Marquis, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
NPI 1801988159
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1497753446
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1326497363
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
NPI 1134652977
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Urology Physician
NPI 1528083003
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1336379197
See commercial rates for Richard Ogles, MDPhilip Slocum, DO
Pulmonary Disease Physician
NPI 1275889826
See commercial rates for Philip Slocum, DOJohn Cascone, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1013911999
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1447415203
See commercial rates for Mark Barrett, MDChristian Brodeur, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1871609453
See commercial rates for Christian Brodeur, MDJohn Kennedy Sydney Sir Philip, MD
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
NPI 1770834442
See commercial rates for John Kennedy Sydney Sir Philip, MDChristopher Joshi, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1255561015
See commercial rates for Christopher Joshi, MDAnna Ward, D.O.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1629491311
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1669418612
See commercial rates for John Cox, DOAnna Wojcicka-Mitchell, M.D.
Neurology Physician
NPI 1851594477
See commercial rates for Anna Wojcicka-Mitchell, M.D.Paul Koontz, M.D.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
NPI 1437228152
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1861810541
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Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
NPI 1912163205
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Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
NPI 1417337510
See commercial rates for Zachary WebbRama Challapalli Sri, M.D.
Nephrology Physician
NPI 1891921524
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Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
NPI 1780753814
See commercial rates for Gregory Haake, M.D.Russell Kemm, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1649277831
See commercial rates for Russell Kemm, D.O.Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income Barton County Memorial Hospital reported to Medicare for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $96.1M | 316.0% |
| Inpatient | $16.7M | 55.1% |
| Outpatient | $79.4M | 261.0% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$65.7M | -216.0% |
| Net patient revenue | $30.4M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$31.7M | -104.4% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$1.3M | -4.4% |
| Other income | $3.3M | 10.9% |
| Contributions and donations | $13,890 | 0.0% |
| Investment income | $172,424 | 0.6% |
| Other | $3.1M | 10.3% |
| Net income | $2M | 6.5% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $17.5M | 19.6% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $15.1M | 16.8% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $56.9M | 63.6% |
| Total charges | $89.6M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831084, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Barton County Memorial Hospital's latest cost report.
-4.4%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
5.9%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
9.5%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
48% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
7.0%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
16.7%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
0.94
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
2.49
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
2.19
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
59 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
71 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
59 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.19
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
5.9 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831084, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Barton County Memorial Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Sep 2025), across all fund types: $28.2M in total assets and a $11.9M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $5M | 17.5% |
| Patient receivables, net | $5.9M | 21.0% |
| Inventory | $238,000 | 0.8% |
| Total current assets | $12.4M | 43.8% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $11.9M | 42.3% |
| Investments and other assets | $3.9M | 13.9% |
| Total assets | $28.2M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $5M | 17.6% |
| Long-term debt | $11.2M | 39.6% |
| Total liabilities | $16.4M | 58.0% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $11.9M | 42.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831084, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Barton County Memorial Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$1.1M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$2.3M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$570,082
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$2.4M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
7.7% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831084, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Barton County Memorial Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $21.3M | $23.1M | $25M | $29.9M | $30.9M | $30.4M |
| Operating expenses | $23M | $25.3M | $25.8M | $27.9M | $30.1M | $31.7M |
| Operating margin | -7.8% | -9.8% | -3.0% | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.4% |
| Net income | -$20,000 | $1.1M | $2.4M | $5.2M | $3M | $2M |
| Total assets | $24.9M | $23M | $24.4M | $26.3M | $27.5M | $28.2M |
| Discharges | 367 | 495 | 469 | 495 | 514 | 525 |
| Inpatient days | 2,258 | 2,824 | 2,634 | 2,840 | 2,894 | 2,784 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 227 | 412 | 500 | 601 | 604 | 615 |
| Beds | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Employees (FTE) | 128 | 120 | 118 | 124 | 135 | 137 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831084, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Barton County Memorial Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | $3.2M | $6M | $17.4M | 0.34 | 3,275 |
| Rural health clinic iii | $2.4M | $4.6M | $5.3M | 0.88 | 10,276 |
| Laboratory | $614,811 | $2.1M | $15.2M | 0.14 | 1,508 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $291,639 | $1.9M | $5M | 0.38 | 1,003 |
| Operating room | $554,844 | $1.7M | $5.7M | 0.29 | 5,444 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $787,366 | $1.3M | $6.8M | 0.19 | 2,848 |
| Respiratory therapy | $692,272 | $1.2M | $5M | 0.25 | 830 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $1.2M | $2.1M | 0.55 | ||
| Physical therapy | $407,773 | $1.1M | $3.2M | 0.35 | 2,695 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $70,465 | $719,931 | $1.1M | 0.63 | |
| Ct scan | $218,021 | $676,732 | $12.5M | 0.05 | 560 |
| Rural health clinic ii | $297,277 | $654,120 | $684,870 | 0.96 | 1,904 |
| Anesthesiology | $536,158 | $714,020 | 0.75 | 58 | |
| Mri | $393,413 | $2.4M | 0.16 | 320 | |
| Occupational therapy | $106,955 | $217,608 | $630,556 | 0.35 | 529 |
| Center for health improvement | $95,649 | $195,350 | $48,554 | 4.02 | 548 |
| Speech pathology | $6,894 | $13,113 | $30,508 | 0.43 | 25 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $12,201 | $19,126 | 0.64 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $2.7M | $5.6M | $5.7M | 0.99 | 12,368 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $646,604 | $6.3M | 3,563 | ||
| Employee benefits department | $2.9M | ||||
| Operation of plant | $388,412 | $1.4M | 13,387 | ||
| Nursing administration | $1.1M | $954,481 | 238 | ||
| Medical records & library | $721,514 | ||||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $692,583 | 66,395 | |||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $578,350 | ||||
| Housekeeping | $373,906 | $470,413 | 649 | ||
| Dietary | $308,522 | $419,850 | 3,430 | ||
| Nonphysician anesthetists | $412,680 | ||||
| Social service | $205,470 | ||||
| Pharmacy | $52,092 | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $20,393 | $23,393 | 589 | ||
| Central services & supply | $1,680 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831084, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
Organizations Barton County Memorial Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control. 4 individuals also hold ownership interests; they are not listed here.
Coxhealth
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2018
Coxhealth
Operational/managerial control, since 2019
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Barton County Memorial Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 36 of 40 are shown.
Cox Barton County Hospital files the Form 990 for the tax ID insurers list for Barton County Memorial Hospital, so these people may lead the wider organization rather than Barton County Memorial Hospital alone.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Max D Buetow | President & CEO |
| Jacob M Mcway | EVP, Coxhealth CFO |
| Andrea Mckay | President |
| Vickie J Nelson | Secretary |
| Hal L Higdon | Chair |
Board members: Brad E Erwin, Jefferson M Tynes, Larry W Lipscomb, Robert C Fulp, Sally Hargis.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Cox Barton County Hospital (EIN 82-3300758), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2012
340B ID CAH261325-00, registered as a critical access hospital; 2 registered outpatient sites; 6 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Andrea McKay, President Cox Monett-system VP.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Cox barton county hospital
CCN 26Z325, certified 2005, Medicare cost reimbursed
Golden city clinic
CCN 268762, certified 2018, Medicare cost reimbursed
Medical one clinic
CCN 268648, certified 2010, Medicare cost reimbursed
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Barton County Memorial Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Barton County Memorial Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Barton County Memorial Hospital range from $578 to $2,721 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $2,721. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,744. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Barton County Memorial Hospital range from $403 to $1,989 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $403. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,655. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Barton County Memorial Hospital range from $163 to $708 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $708. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $131. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Barton County Memorial Hospital range from $23,363 to $25,269 across 2 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $23,363. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $10,517. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Barton County Memorial Hospital reported 525 inpatient discharges and 2,784 inpatient days from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Barton County Memorial Hospital reported 137 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Barton County Memorial Hospital reported $30.4M in net patient revenue on $96.1M of gross charges for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, an operating margin of -4.4%, and net income of $2M.
Barton County Memorial Hospital reported $2.4M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, including $1.1M of charity care at cost.
Barton County Memorial Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Andrea Mckay as VP & President since 2024.
Insurers' price transparency files list Barton County Memorial Hospital under employer identification number 82-3300758 (Cox Barton County Hospital). 9 health plans and networks list 82-3300758 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Barton County Memorial Hospital (340B ID CAH261325-00) as a participating critical access hospital since 2012, with 6 active contract pharmacies.
78 clinicians who bill Medicare list Barton County Memorial Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are diagnostic radiology physician (10), family medicine physician (8), family nurse practitioner (8).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists DNV as the accrediting organization for Barton County Memorial Hospital, effective 2024.
In its Medicare enrollment, Barton County Memorial Hospital reports Coxhealth as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 22 services at Barton County Memorial Hospital, including Anesthesia, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation (Commission On Accreditation Of Rehabilitation Facilities Inpatient Rehabilitation), Clinical Laboratory, CT Scan, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Barton County Memorial Hospital came from ZIP codes 64759 (163), 64772 (23), 64748 (16).
Barton County Memorial Hospital has 25 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: Critical Access Hospital.
Barton County Memorial Hospital is located at 29 Nw First Lane, Lamar, MO 64759. Its main phone number is (417) 682-6081.
Barton County Memorial Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 261325.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Barton County Memorial Hospital is 1104801547.
Barton County Memorial Hospital is affiliated with Cox Health.
Barton County Memorial Hospital lists 9 in-network payers, including Aetna, Aspirus Health Plan, Banner Health, EMI Health, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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We turn your chargemaster and payer contracts into the CMS template file, then keep it current as rates change.
{
"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
"code_information": [
{ "code": "611", "type": "RC" },
{ "code": "70551", "type": "CPT" }
],
"standard_charges": [{
"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
}
]
}]
}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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