Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 17 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Porter-Starke Services Inc is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 48% lower than Advocate Trinity Hospital (median across 17 shared procedures), winning on 13 of them.
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago, IL
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
56% recommend · ER wait 244 min · readmit 16.0%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 4
Chicago, IL
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
56% recommend · ER wait 244 min · readmit 16.0%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 4
| Procedure | Porter-Starke Services Inc | Advocate Trinity Hospital | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug screen (urine) | $33 | $380 | $17 |
| Emergency department visit | $150 | $715 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $100 | $193 | $11 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $125 | $418 | $40 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $150 | $715 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $175 | $1,265 | $118 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $200 | $1,820 | $171 |
| LDL cholesterol test | $31 | $60 | $11 |
| Office visit (established patient) | $145 | $163 | $115 |
| Office visit (new patient) | $252 | $178 | $177 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 3) | $127 | $148 | $95 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 4) | $163 | $178 | $136 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 3) | $232 | $148 | $118 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 4) | $252 | $178 | $177 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 5) | $272 | $208 | $237 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $37 | $68 | $17 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $30 | $58 | $9 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.