Prices at 7 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$12,636
Chargemaster (median)
$14,951
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$6,798
Medicare pays
$980
$4,114$21,159
Median cash $12,636 · Medicare $980 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $4,114 – $21,159. The median cash price is about 12.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics | Chicago, IL | $1,984 | $1,551 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | Chicago, IL | $23,289 | $8,618 | — | — | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.