Prices at 8 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,378
Chargemaster (median)
$5,473
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,382
Medicare pays
$548
Typical cash range: $1,409 – $13,121. The median cash price is about 8.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics | Chicago, IL | $666 | $512 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago, IL | $4,378 | — | ★ 1/5 | 244 min | 16.3% |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | Chicago, IL | $15,307 | $4,671 | — | — | — |
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.