Prices at 7 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,454
Chargemaster (median)
$6,633
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,447
Medicare pays
$931
$2,385$6,524
Median cash $4,454 · Medicare $931 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $2,385 – $6,524. The median cash price is about 4.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics | Chicago, IL | $1,868 | $1,473 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | Chicago, IL | $7,041 | $9,417 | — | — | — |
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.