Prices at 8 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$5,210
Chargemaster (median)
$5,210
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,382
Medicare pays
$714
Typical cash range: $2,159 – $6,098.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics | Chicago, IL | $1,396 | $1,146 | ★ 4/5 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | Chicago, IL | $5,210 | $4,671 | — |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago, IL | $6,320 | — | ★ 1/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
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