Prices at 9 hospitals in Chicago, IL, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $5,699 — 26% above the US median ($4,540), roughly 27.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $2,976 | $357 | ★ 4/5 | 298 min | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $5,699 | $5,194 | ★ 4/5 | 295 min | — |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $9,708 | $2,237 | ★ 5/5 | 350 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 $5,699 — about 27.0× the Medicare rate ($211). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($423).
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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