Prices at 11 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$87,451
Chargemaster (median)
$124,930
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$27,216
Medicare pays
$18,054
$35,102$160,170
Median cash $87,451 · Medicare $18,054 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $35,102 – $160,170. The median cash price is about 4.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community First Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $26,604 | $15,658 | ★ 2/5 | 233 min | 15.7% |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $47,849 | $35,866 | ★ 5/5 | 358 min | 16.4% |
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics | Chicago, IL | $87,451 | $3,012 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| Larabida Childrens Hospital I | Chicago, IL | $160,170 | $171,610 | — | — | — |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $160,170 | $171,610 | — | — | — |
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.