Prices at 6 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,813
Chargemaster (median)
$9,377
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$13,413
Medicare pays
$1,410
Typical cash range: $2,813 – $2,813. The median cash price is about 2.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics | Chicago, IL | $2,813 | $2,228 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
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.
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