| Procedure | Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital | Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Medicare |
|---|
| 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) | $59 | $113 | $51 |
| Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) | $424 | $2,883 | $284 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | $827 | $1,688 | $100 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (complete) | $871 | $1,772 | $114 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (limited) | $783 | $1,604 | $86 |
| Abscess drainage (complex or multiple) | $150 | $1,133 | $220 |
| Abscess drainage (simple) | $67 | $954 | $129 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | $109 | $1,043 | $174 |
| Albumin blood test | $41 | $54 | $5 |
| Aldosterone test | $80 | $165 | $41 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $42 | $140 | $5 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test | $156 | $175 | $17 |
| ALT liver enzyme test | $51 | $48 | $5 |
| Ammonia blood test | $89 | $128 | $15 |
| Amylase test | $76 | $89 | $6 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test | $116 | $93 | $12 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $126 | $223 | $26 |
| AST liver enzyme test | $51 | $50 | $5 |
| Barium swallow study | $220 | $747 | $107 |
| Bartholin cyst removal | $338 | $907 | $182 |
| Basic metabolic panel | $128 | $220 | $8 |
| Bilirubin blood test | $62 | $56 | $5 |
| Blood clotting test (PT/INR) | $49 | $51 | $4 |
| Blood crossmatch | $90 | $125 | — |
| Blood glucose test | $40 | $43 | $5 |
| Blood transfusion | $514 | $4,200 | $47 |
| Blood type and screen | $54 | $165 | $10 |
| Blood type test | $62 | $78 | $3 |
| Blood type test (ABO group) | $87 | $99 | $3 |
| Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) | $36 | $66 | $3 |
| BNP (heart failure) test | $74 | $237 | $39 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $201 | $637 | $39 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $1,082 | $2,663 | $259 |
| Breast biopsy | $987 | $2,353 | $478 |
| Breast MRI | $1,062 | $3,885 | $216 |
| Breast MRI without contrast | $1,228 | $3,492 | $216 |
| Breast ultrasound | $158 | $485 | $92 |
| Breast ultrasound (complete) | $165 | $532 | $100 |
| Breast ultrasound (limited) | $151 | $439 | $84 |
| Breathing tube insertion (intubation) | $118 | $923 | $133 |
| Bronchoscopy | $1,659 | $2,724 | $303 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (medium) | $263 | $646 | $166 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (small) | $178 | $597 | $93 |
| Burn treatment | $245 | $604 | $129 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) | $86 | $92 | $5 |
| CA 19-9 tumor marker test | $111 | $225 | $21 |
| CA-125 ovarian marker test | $136 | $266 | $21 |
| Calcium blood test | $23 | $85 | $5 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $7,654 | $21,571 | $1,049 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $130 | $370 | $26 |
| Cardiac stress test | $628 | $630 | $39 |
| Cardioversion | $431 | $1,737 | $155 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $750 | $1,698 | $156 |
| CEA tumor marker test | $152 | $331 | $19 |
| Celiac disease test | $81 | $26 | $12 |
| Central line placement | $593 | $3,473 | $238 |
| Chemotherapy infusion | $471 | $750 | $81 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) | $367 | $449 | $28 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (first hour) | $575 | $1,051 | $133 |
| Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis) | $566 | $2,419 | $311 |
| Chest tube insertion | $2,435 | $2,333 | $143 |
| Chest X-ray | $106 | $787 | $37 |
| Chest X-ray (1 view) | $106 | $538 | $25 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $106 | $674 | $33 |
| CK-MB heart enzyme test | $142 | $188 | $12 |
| Clotting time test (PTT) | $51 | $77 | $6 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $86 | $81 | $7 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) | $103 | $84 | $8 |
| Complex wound repair | $295 | $1,581 | $390 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | $151 | $307 | $11 |
| Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) | $1,911 | $3,356 | $115 |
| Copper blood test | $25 | $78 | $12 |
| Cortisol test | $56 | $198 | $16 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $70 | $116 | $51 |
| CPAP titration study | $184 | $340 | $69 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) test | $69 | $185 | $7 |
| CT angiography of the chest | $1,937 | $3,503 | $281 |
| CT angiography of the head | $1,706 | $3,656 | $274 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $1,544 | $3,201 | $230 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $2,921 | $6,049 | $300 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast | $2,410 | $7,106 | $338 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast | $2,454 | $6,049 | $300 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast | $2,921 | $4,802 | $183 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with and without contrast | $1,822 | $3,659 | $259 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast | $1,544 | $3,201 | $230 |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast | $1,449 | $2,576 | $136 |
| CT scan of the arm | $756 | $2,813 | $199 |
| CT scan of the arm with contrast | $736 | $2,813 | $199 |
| CT scan of the arm without contrast | $723 | $2,563 | $161 |
| CT scan of the chest | $1,337 | $3,174 | $167 |
| CT scan of the chest with and without contrast | $1,337 | $3,416 | $196 |
| CT scan of the chest with contrast | $1,409 | $3,174 | $167 |
| CT scan of the chest without contrast | $589 | $2,611 | $133 |
| CT scan of the head | $1,236 | $2,922 | $148 |
| CT scan of the head with and without contrast | $1,602 | $3,757 | $173 |
| CT scan of the head with contrast | $1,236 | $2,922 | $148 |
| CT scan of the head without contrast | $1,134 | $2,475 | $107 |
| CT scan of the leg | $1,036 | $2,976 | $166 |
| CT scan of the leg with contrast | $1,036 | $2,976 | $166 |
| CT scan of the leg without contrast | $901 | $2,623 | $130 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $1,201 | $3,506 | $169 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with and without contrast | $1,491 | $3,717 | $197 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $1,201 | $3,506 | $169 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $905 | $3,084 | $130 |
| CT scan of the neck | $1,497 | $3,251 | $183 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,410 | $3,497 | $168 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $1,300 | $4,096 | $196 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $1,468 | $3,497 | $168 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $1,410 | $3,168 | $131 |
| CT scan of the neck with and without contrast | $1,497 | $3,704 | $220 |
| CT scan of the neck with contrast | $1,511 | $3,251 | $183 |
| CT scan of the neck without contrast | $1,340 | $2,566 | $150 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $873 | $2,908 | $226 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast | $873 | $3,318 | $251 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with contrast | $1,559 | $2,908 | $226 |
| CT scan of the pelvis without contrast | $867 | $2,157 | $133 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $1,150 | $3,161 | $152 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast | $1,150 | $3,656 | $184 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with contrast | $1,250 | $3,161 | $152 |
| CT scan of the sinuses without contrast | $1,122 | $2,606 | $128 |
| D-dimer test | $77 | $135 | $10 |
| Defibrillator (ICD) implant | $22,011 | $121,679 | $798 |
| DHEA-sulfate test | $57 | $140 | $22 |
| Diagnostic mammogram | $448 | $489 | $140 |
| Drug screen (urine) | $176 | $261 | $17 |
| Echocardiogram | $753 | $1,997 | $138 |
| Echocardiogram with and without contrast | $352 | $1,306 | $101 |
| Echocardiogram without contrast | $753 | $1,997 | $138 |
| EEG (awake and asleep) | $487 | $1,092 | $482 |
| EKG / ECG (tracing only) | $153 | $238 | $7 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $153 | $238 | $8 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $512 | $989 | $448 |
| Electrolyte panel | $115 | $75 | $7 |
| Emergency department visit | $519 | $1,549 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $168 | $390 | $11 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $284 | $757 | $40 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $519 | $1,549 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $834 | $3,287 | $118 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $1,135 | $6,808 | $171 |
| Endometrial biopsy | $121 | $646 | $98 |
| Estradiol (estrogen) test | $206 | $144 | $28 |
| Fallopian tube X-ray (HSG) | $357 | $762 | $164 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test | $40 | $71 | $10 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (guaiac, gFOBT) | $43 | $58 | $4 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (immunochemical, FIT) | $36 | $77 | $16 |
| Feeding tube (PEG) placement | $1,833 | $7,598 | $178 |
| Ferritin (iron) test | $143 | $144 | $14 |
| Fibrinogen test | $26 | $102 | $10 |
| Folate (folic acid) test | $54 | $131 | $15 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | $699 | $1,439 | $157 |
| Free T4 thyroid test | $146 | $121 | $9 |
| FSH hormone test | $188 | $124 | $19 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $445 | $3,023 | $334 |
| GGT liver test | $53 | $62 | $7 |
| Glucose tolerance test | $42 | $237 | $8 |
| Group therapy session | $187 | $674 | $30 |
| H. pylori test | $129 | $313 | $67 |
| HDL cholesterol test | $34 | $68 | $8 |
| Hematocrit test | $26 | $44 | $2 |
| Hemodialysis | $252 | $2,696 | $75 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $93 | $117 | $10 |
| Hemorrhoid removal | $809 | $4,685 | $338 |
| Hepatitis B test | $128 | $109 | $10 |
| Hepatitis C test | $259 | $117 | $14 |
| HIV test | $98 | $112 | $19 |
| HIV test (antibody) | $128 | $122 | $14 |
| HIV test (antigen/antibody combo) | $68 | $109 | $24 |
| Holter heart monitor | $350 | $788 | $26 |
| Iron blood test | $101 | $79 | $6 |
| IUD insertion | $134 | $2,376 | — |
| IUD removal | $583 | $652 | $112 |
| IV infusion therapy | $224 | $309 | $44 |
| IV infusion therapy (each additional) | $53 | $289 | $21 |
| IV infusion therapy (initial) | $374 | $329 | $67 |
| IVC filter placement | $7,183 | $9,680 | $1,885 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | $313 | $919 | $57 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) | $296 | $586 | $57 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (small joint) | $330 | $919 | $56 |
| Kidney biopsy | $530 | $2,545 | $492 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $312 | $2,494 | $172 |
| Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy) | $1,809 | $8,960 | $760 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $230 | $1,394 | $84 |
| Kidney ultrasound (limited) | $220 | $1,313 | $61 |
| Knee joint injection | $359 | $613 | $69 |
| Lactate test | $31 | $191 | $12 |
| Laryngoscopy | $1,093 | $3,366 | $189 |
| LDH test | $71 | $81 | $6 |
| LDL cholesterol test | $25 | $95 | $11 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $1,193 | $6,423 | $149 |
| Leg artery angioplasty | $5,456 | $12,543 | — |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $437 | $2,150 | $150 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) | $247 | $1,673 | $116 |
| LH hormone test | $109 | $121 | $19 |
| Lipase test | $88 | $101 | $7 |
| Lipid (cholesterol) panel | $144 | $184 | $13 |
| Liver biopsy | $658 | $3,477 | $288 |
| Liver function panel | $286 | $139 | $8 |
| Lung function test (PFT) | $332 | $405 | $37 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $1,452 | $2,198 | $291 |
| Magnesium blood test | $33 | $81 | $7 |
| MRA of the brain | $1,107 | $4,890 | $226 |
| MRA of the brain with contrast | $1,480 | $4,890 | $226 |
| MRA of the brain without contrast | $1,013 | $5,711 | $328 |
| MRA of the neck | $1,376 | $3,843 | $245 |
| MRA of the neck without contrast | $1,931 | $4,370 | $343 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $1,308 | $3,770 | $300 |
| MRI of the abdomen with contrast | $1,503 | $3,770 | $300 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast | $1,308 | $3,700 | $194 |
| MRI of the ankle | $1,483 | $3,679 | $261 |
| MRI of the ankle with contrast | $1,483 | $3,679 | $261 |
| MRI of the ankle without contrast | $1,413 | $3,433 | $222 |
| MRI of the brain | $1,714 | $4,291 | $269 |
| MRI of the brain with contrast | $1,714 | $4,291 | $269 |
| MRI of the brain without contrast | $1,400 | $3,887 | $195 |
| MRI of the chest | $1,391 | $3,718 | $371 |
| MRI of the chest without contrast | $1,534 | $4,372 | $466 |
| MRI of the knee | $1,449 | $4,038 | $315 |
| MRI of the knee with contrast | $1,449 | $4,038 | $315 |
| MRI of the knee without contrast | $1,579 | $3,835 | $204 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $1,687 | $4,173 | $270 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $1,687 | $4,173 | $270 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $1,425 | $3,837 | $192 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $1,709 | $4,101 | $271 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast | $1,866 | $4,696 | $319 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast | $1,709 | $4,101 | $271 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast | $1,382 | $3,809 | $190 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,642 | $4,535 | $274 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $1,951 | $5,143 | $318 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $1,587 | $4,535 | $274 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $1,642 | $4,171 | $191 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $1,185 | $3,948 | $268 |
| MRI of the pelvis with contrast | $1,258 | $3,948 | $268 |
| MRI of the pelvis without contrast | $1,185 | $3,616 | $227 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $1,825 | $3,828 | $313 |
| MRI of the shoulder with contrast | $1,691 | $3,828 | $313 |
| MRI of the shoulder without contrast | $1,918 | $3,592 | $205 |
| MRI of the wrist | $1,678 | $3,628 | $330 |
| MRI of the wrist with contrast | $1,834 | $3,628 | $330 |
| MRI of the wrist without contrast | $1,441 | $3,502 | $303 |
| Nebulizer breathing treatment | $67 | $186 | $9 |
| Nerve conduction study | $88 | $953 | $118 |
| Nuclear cardiac stress test | $2,279 | $5,433 | $428 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation | $214 | $382 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $232 | $550 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) | $189 | $349 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $214 | $382 | $101 |
| Office visit (established patient) | $126 | $228 | $115 |
| Office visit (new patient) | $169 | $438 | $177 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 3) | $115 | $221 | $95 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 4) | $126 | $281 | $136 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 3) | $133 | $380 | $118 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 4) | $169 | $438 | $177 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 5) | $216 | $641 | $237 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $41 | $128 | $20 |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test | $156 | $372 | $41 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $474 | $1,186 | $78 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (complete) | $543 | $1,510 | $105 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (limited) | $405 | $862 | $51 |
| PET scan | $1,273 | $6,501 | — |
| Phosphorus blood test | $59 | $70 | $5 |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $264 | $352 | $98 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $274 | $447 | $98 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $264 | $352 | $98 |
| Platelet count | $31 | $69 | $4 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG) | $89 | $102 | $8 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $446 | $1,073 | $126 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) | $520 | $941 | $117 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) | $404 | $1,206 | $136 |
| Procalcitonin test | $51 | $248 | $27 |
| Prolactin test | $105 | $131 | $19 |
| Prostate test (PSA) | $128 | $146 | $18 |
| Psychiatric evaluation | $152 | $343 | $188 |
| Sacroiliac joint injection | $925 | $1,924 | $176 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray | $135 | $680 | $58 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) | $106 | $613 | $44 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) | $165 | $747 | $72 |
| Screening mammogram | $409 | $524 | $126 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $533 | $1,377 | $99 |
| Sedimentation rate (ESR) test | $6 | $45 | $3 |
| Semen analysis | $64 | $125 | $12 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin test | $79 | $165 | $22 |
| Simple laceration repair (small, up to 2.5 cm) | $171 | $710 | $114 |
| Simple wound stitches | $188 | $699 | $127 |
| Skin biopsy | $300 | $816 | $121 |
| Skin biopsy (punch) | $300 | $1,092 | $121 |
| Skin tag removal | $591 | $509 | $92 |
| Sleep study (polysomnography) | $1,133 | $4,485 | $691 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $206 | $775 | $64 |
| Speech therapy | $94 | $356 | $76 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | $406 | $1,194 | $165 |
| Spirometry (lung function test) | $375 | $382 | $30 |
| Spirometry with bronchodilator | $290 | $620 | $43 |
| Strep throat test | $83 | $133 | $17 |
| Stress echocardiogram | $801 | $4,491 | $209 |
| Swallow study | $90 | $709 | $85 |
| T3 thyroid test | $117 | $161 | $14 |
| Testosterone test | $111 | $137 | $26 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $145 | $162 | $17 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $440 | $1,343 | $109 |
| Thyroid uptake scan | $246 | $2,568 | $145 |
| Tilt table test | $690 | $2,380 | $168 |
| Total IgE allergy test | $64 | $92 | $16 |
| Total protein test | $31 | $39 | $4 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $840 | $2,573 | $239 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast | $840 | $2,573 | $239 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $401 | $1,079 | $118 |
| Trigger point injection | $337 | $673 | $56 |
| Trigger point injection (1-2 muscles) | $333 | $424 | $52 |
| Triglycerides test | $34 | $57 | $6 |
| Troponin (heart) test | $131 | $171 | $12 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $182 | $936 | $128 |
| Uric acid (gout) test | $75 | $79 | $5 |
| Urinalysis | $54 | $46 | $3 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $85 | $69 | $5 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $88 | $139 | $9 |
| Vaccine administration | $33 | $51 | $19 |
| Vaccine administration (each additional) | $33 | $48 | $16 |
| Varicose vein ablation | $2,832 | $4,347 | $1,018 |
| Vitamin B12 test | $144 | $135 | $15 |
| Vitamin D test | $190 | $191 | $30 |
| Wound debridement | $659 | $1,607 | $186 |
| X-ray of the abdomen | $202 | $519 | $36 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $217 | $542 | $37 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $160 | $547 | $33 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $302 | $578 | $33 |
| X-ray of the facial bones | $160 | $653 | $39 |
| X-ray of the foot | $255 | $594 | $34 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $142 | $516 | $29 |
| X-ray of the hand | $218 | $547 | $38 |
| X-ray of the hip | $112 | $523 | $49 |
| X-ray of the hip (1 view) | $100 | $497 | $34 |
| X-ray of the hip (3 views) | $125 | $523 | $49 |
| X-ray of the knee | $329 | $599 | $42 |
| X-ray of the knee (2 views) | $210 | $557 | $34 |
| X-ray of the knee (3 views) | $329 | $599 | $42 |
| X-ray of the knee (4+ views) | $342 | $725 | $49 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $305 | $781 | $47 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) | $239 | $652 | $40 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) | $371 | $909 | $53 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $166 | $537 | $31 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $259 | $738 | $36 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) | $243 | $698 | $33 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) | $276 | $778 | $39 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $300 | $805 | $47 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) | $243 | $666 | $40 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $151 | $632 | $36 |
| X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) | $196 | $576 | $28 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $244 | $783 | $42 |
| X-ray of the ribs (2 views) | $299 | $659 | $36 |
| X-ray of the ribs (3 views) | $244 | $783 | $42 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $223 | $623 | $36 |
| X-ray of the skull | $105 | $648 | $40 |
| X-ray of the upper arm | $257 | $620 | $32 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $219 | $493 | $43 |
| Zinc blood test | $18 | $66 | $11 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
