COVID-19 vaccine cost in Illinois without insurance
In Illinois, the median cash price for COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) is $204.19 across 25 hospitals, from $85.08 to $833.78. The lowest is at Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale (Hinsdale). The US median is $204.42.
Illinois law (Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act, 210 ILCS 89): an uninsured Illinois resident with family income up to 600% of the federal poverty level (300% at rural and critical access hospitals) can apply for a discount that brings the bill down to about 135% of the hospital's cost; up to 200% (125% at rural hospitals) medically necessary care is free. A hospital may collect no more than 25% of family income in 12 months. Ask the billing office for the application. Other states' laws.
COVID-19 vaccines are billed by manufacturer, and each season's formula gets its own code, so the same brand can be listed under several codes in a hospital's file. Giving the shot is billed separately from the dose. Who can get the vaccine and whether insurance pays for it have changed from one season to the next, so check the CDC's current schedule before you book.
Collected Oct 26, 2026 One price per hospital: its lowest outpatient cash price for the code
COVID-19 vaccine prices in Illinois by type
Each manufacturer's vaccine has its own code and its own price, and a hospital may list only one of them. Compare the same product across places and ask whether the administration fee is included.
| Procedure | Hospitals | Range | Median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech), age 12 and older · code 91320 | 37 | $38.54–$1,447.36 | $244.58 | $196.65 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna), age 12 and older · code 91322 | 25 | $85.08–$833.78 | $204.19 | $204.42 |
Outpatient cash prices in Illinois. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest cash price for the code; prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Pick a procedure to compare every hospital in the state.
Lowest COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) prices in Illinois
- Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Hinsdale$85.08
- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago$141.50
- Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Fairfield$173.60
- Morris Hospital, Morris$183.17
- NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview$204.10
COVID-19 vaccine cost by metro area in Illinois
COVID-19 vaccine cost in other states
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Paying cash: what to do
- Ask which manufacturer's vaccine the price is for and whether the injection fee (90471) is included.
- Check the pharmacy chains and your health department first: they usually have the vaccine in stock and post a cash price.
- If you are 65 or older, Medicare Part B pays for the vaccine; if you have no coverage, ask the clinic about assistance programs before paying the cash price.