Prices at 52 hospitals in Illinois, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $14,800 — about the US median ($14,594), roughly 9.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $2,461 | $3,654 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | — |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $3,248 | $2,510 | ★ 4/5 | 298 min | — |
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital | Chicago, IL | $3,397 | $2,120 | ★ 2/5 | 293 min | — |
| Provident Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $3,397 | $2,120 | — | 190 min | — |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center | Joliet, IL | $5,605 | $7,983 | ★ 1/5 | 197 min | — |
| Presence St Marys Hospital | Kankakee, IL | $5,605 | $7,983 | ★ 4/5 | 137 min | — |
| Presence Mercy Medical Center | Aurora, IL | $5,605 | $7,983 | ★ 3/5 | 189 min | — |
| Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $5,605 | $7,983 | ★ 3/5 | 192 min | — |
| Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin | Elgin, IL | $5,605 | $7,983 | ★ 4/5 | 139 min | — |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago | Chicago, IL | $5,605 | $7,983 | ★ 4/5 | 146 min | — |
| Riverside Medical Center | Kankakee, IL | $7,979 | $1,204 | ★ 4/5 | 167 min | — |
| Carle Eureka Hospital | Eureka, IL | $12,521 | $4,214 | — | 90 min | — |
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center | Normal, IL | $12,924 | $2,275 | ★ 3/5 | 196 min | — |
| HSHS St Elizabeth's Hospital | O Fallon, IL | $13,767 | $12,155 | ★ 4/5 | 162 min | — |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island, IL | $14,516 | $3,354 | ★ 3/5 | 172 min | — |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $14,800 | $11,870 | ★ 4/5 | 193 min | — |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $14,800 | $15,681 | ★ 3/5 | 229 min | — |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge, IL | $14,800 | $15,681 | ★ 4/5 | 216 min | — |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $14,800 | $15,096 | ★ 4/5 | 187 min | — |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital | Barrington, IL | $14,800 | $15,681 | ★ 5/5 | 194 min | — |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana, IL | $17,241 | $2,275 | ★ 2/5 | 214 min | — |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry | Mchenry, IL | $19,648 | $24,194 | ★ 5/5 | 194 min | — |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $19,648 | $24,194 | ★ 5/5 | 221 min | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital | Geneva, IL | $19,648 | $24,194 | ★ 5/5 | 212 min | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital | Winfield, IL | $19,648 | $24,194 | ★ 5/5 | 230 min | — |
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 October 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 $14,800 — about 9.2× the Medicare rate ($1,603). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($3,205).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $28,069 list price could save about $13,269 (47%).
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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