Prices at 26 hospitals in Illinois, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$5,154
Chargemaster (median)
$6,443
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,368
Medicare pays
$2,161
Typical cash range: $3,101 – $12,327.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $1,733 | $2,971 | ★ 4/5 | 121 min | 15.6% |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island, IL | $5,154 | $3,953 | ★ 3/5 | 172 min | 15.4% |
| Carle Health Methodist Hospital | Peoria, IL | $5,154 | $4,327 | ★ 2/5 | 220 min | 14.7% |
| Carle Eureka Hospital | Eureka, IL | $11,654 | $5,244 | — | 98 min | 14.9% |
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics | Chicago, IL | $12,776 | $3,512 | ★ 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.