Prices at 11 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $669 — 82% below the US median ($3,778), roughly 2.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital | Chicago, IL | $664 | $485 | ★ 2/5 | 293 min | — |
| Provident Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $664 | $485 | — | 190 min | — |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $674 | $521 | ★ 4/5 | 298 min | — |
| Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $6,446 | $6,447 | ★ 3/5 | 186 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 $669 — about 2.0× the Medicare rate ($333). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($666).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,597 list price could save about $928 (58%).
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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