Prices at 36 hospitals in Illinois, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,585 — 38% below the US median ($5,807), roughly 2.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $1,834 | $3,143 | ★ 4/5 | 121 min | 15.6% |
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital | Chicago, IL | $2,617 | $1,658 | ★ 2/5 | 280 min | 15.0% |
| Provident Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $2,617 | $1,658 | — | 222 min | 15.5% |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $2,649 | $2,103 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| Carle Health Methodist Hospital | Peoria, IL | $3,585 | $3,318 | ★ 2/5 | 220 min | 14.7% |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island, IL | $3,585 | $3,197 | ★ 3/5 | 172 min | 15.4% |
| Gibson Community Hospital | Gibson City, IL | $4,197 | $1,468 | ★ 4/5 | — | 15.3% |
| Jersey Community Hospital | Jerseyville, IL | $4,452 | — | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | 14.8% |
| Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $18,697 | $18,697 | ★ 3/5 | 184 min | 14.0% |
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. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $3,585 — about 2.8× the Medicare rate ($1,301). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,601).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,467 list price could save about $882 (20%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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