Prices at 10 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$33,410
Chargemaster (median)
$58,153
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$10,623
Medicare pays
$7,552
$19,451$39,248
Median cash $33,410 · Medicare $7,552 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $19,451 – $39,248. The median cash price is about 4.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center 🍼 | Chicago, IL | $15,961 | $14,399 | ★ 5/5 | 358 min | 16.4% |
| Community First Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $33,410 | $10,512 | ★ 2/5 | 233 min | 15.7% |
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics 🍼 | Chicago, IL | $40,707 | $3,012 | ★ 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. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. 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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