Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 19 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Porter-Starke Services Inc is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 44% lower than Jackson Park Hospital (median across 19 shared procedures), winning on 19 of them.
| Procedure | Porter-Starke Services Inc | Jackson Park Hospital | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug screen (urine) | $33 | $203 | $17 |
| Emergency department visit | $150 | $784 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $100 | $301 | $11 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $125 | $532 | $40 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $150 | $784 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $175 | $1,425 | $118 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $200 | $2,064 | $171 |
| Group therapy session | $63 | $279 | $30 |
| Office visit (established patient) | $145 | $260 | $115 |
| Office visit (new patient) | $252 | $358 | $177 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 3) | $127 | $227 | $95 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 4) | $163 | $293 | $136 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 3) | $232 | $285 | $118 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 4) | $252 | $358 | $177 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 5) | $272 | $450 | $237 |
| Psychiatric evaluation | $230 | $272 | $188 |
| Psychotherapy session | $163 | $263 | $140 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $37 | $284 | $17 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $30 | $32 | $9 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.