Prices at 8 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,373
Chargemaster (median)
$5,548
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,377
Medicare pays
$547
Typical cash range: $1,586 – $4,381. The median cash price is about 4.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics | Chicago, IL | $1,431 | $892 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| Saint Anthony Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,946 | $3,011 | ★ 2/5 | 191 min | 16.5% |
| Insight Hospital And Medical Center Chicago | Chicago, IL | $2,800 | $1,750 | ★ 1/5 | 167 min | 15.1% |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago, IL | $5,059 | — | ★ 1/5 | 244 min | 16.3% |
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.