Published cash, insurer and chargemaster prices for 7 procedures at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL — from its federally-required machine-readable file.
1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612
Price vs US average31% above
CMS overall rating★★★★★
Patient survey★★★☆☆
Would recommend78%
ER wait (median)358 min
30-day readmission16.4%
Patient safety (PSI-90)Better than national
🍼 Birthing-Friendly hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit – Private · 727 beds
(312) 942-5000 · Official website ↗
Price vs US average = median of this hospital’s cash prices against the national median across 7 procedures. Quality ratings from CMS Care Compare.
Popular procedures here
Knee replacement
cash $47,849
Vaginal delivery
cash $11,833
Cesarean section (C-section)
cash $15,961
Screening colonoscopy
cash $2,021
Pacemaker insertion
cash $48,306
Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
cash $30,503
Coronary artery bypass (CABG)
cash $81,284
All published prices
| Procedure | Cash | Chargemaster | Insurer | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $15,961 | $31,923 | $14,399 | $7,552 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $81,284 | $162,568 | $69,983 | $36,593 |
| Knee replacement | $47,849 | $95,698 | $35,866 | $18,054 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $48,306 | $96,611 | $30,731 | $15,506 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $2,021 | $4,042 | $2,084 | $378 |
| Vaginal delivery | $11,833 | $23,666 | $10,824 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $30,503 | $61,006 | $24,283 | $11,645 |
How to pay less at Rush University Medical Center
- Ask for the cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it’s often well below the list (chargemaster) price shown above.
- Get a written estimate with the billing codes (CPT/DRG) before you schedule, and confirm it covers everything (facility + physician fees).
- Ask about financial assistance / charity care — non-profit hospitals are required to offer it, and many cover patients well above the poverty line.
- Ask about a prompt-pay or uninsured discount if you’re paying yourself.
- Check the prices at nearby hospitals and use the Medicare benchmark to judge whether a quote is fair.
View this hospital’s source price file ↗. Source: this hospital’s machine-readable file (45 CFR §180), retrieved Jun 2026; Medicare from CMS fee schedules; quality from CMS Care Compare. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.