Stitches, small wound cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 55 hospitals list a cash price for simple repair of a superficial wound 2.5 cm or less, scalp, neck, body or limbs: from $74.26 to $23,086.46, with a median of $427.50. The lowest listed price is at La Rabida Children's Hospital — $353.24 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $368.10 at 104 hospitals.
- The median here, $427.50, is 39% above the US median of $307.12.
- That is 2.1× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($204.98).
- 9 of 55 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Cash prices at 55 facilities across 38 cities for code 12001, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Nov 10, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2025 and Nov 6, 2026.
Lowest$74.26La Rabida Children's Hospital
Median$427.50half of hospitals charge less
Highest$23,086.46in this market
Difference310.9×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
median
Lowest $74.26Highest $23,086.46
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Rabida Children's Hospital lowest Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 SILVER NITRATE APPLICATORS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $74.26 | $74.26 | — | — |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 PF RPR LAC SMP SCLP <2.5CM File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $76.72 | $127.87 | $76.72–$475.60 | 40% |
| Morris Hospital Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less File of Oct 27, 2026 · source file | $86.62 | $360.00 | $62.00–$370.80 | 76% |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $89.67 | $320.25 | $105.68–$336.26 | 72% |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Wnd Rep Simp Sc/Nk/Ax/Tk < 2.6 Cm File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $95.57 | $503.00 | $166.52–$2,252.00 | 81% |
| MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Wnd Rep Simp Sc/Nk/Ax/Tk < 2.6 Cm File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $95.57 | $503.00 | $95.57–$696.66 | 81% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RESUPERF WND BODY <2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $112.50 | $450.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RESUPERF WND BODY <2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $112.50 | $450.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RESUPERF WND BODY <2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $112.50 | $450.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RESUPERF WND BODY <2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $112.50 | $450.00 | — | 75% |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Wnd Rep Simp Sc/Nk/Ax/Tk < 2.6 Cm File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $115.69 | $503.00 | $166.52–$304.48 | 77% |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC SIMPLE WND REPAIR S/N/AX/GEN/TRNK TO 2.5CM File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $116.82 | $354.00 | $166.38 | 67% |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $120.25 | $429.45 | $194.11–$800.00 | 72% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Repr Superf Wnd Body <2.5cm File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $122.85 | $189.00 | $25.52–$103.19 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Repr Superf Wnd Body <2.5cm File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $122.85 | $189.00 | $25.52–$103.19 | 35% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 ED Laceration Simple - Scalp -> <= 2.5 cm+2 more lines at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $150.78 | $443.46 | $65.59–$288.25 | 66% |
| Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake, IL · (792) 220-5500 HC REPR WOUND 2.5 OR < 12001 File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $159.52 | $212.70 | — | 25% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 ED Laceration Simple - Scalp <= 2.5 cm BCE+2 more lines at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $170.57 | $501.67 | $83.43–$326.09 | 66% |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $171.88 | $343.75 | $93.84–$343.75 | 50% |
| Morris Hospital Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less File of Oct 27, 2026 · source file | $187.19 | $778.00 | $303.42–$801.34 | 76% |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 REPR SUPERF WND BODY <2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $200.00 | $200.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 REPR SUPERF WND BODY <2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $200.00 | $200.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL REPR SUPERF WND BODY <2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $200.00 | $200.00 | — | — |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Joliet, IL · (815) 725-7133 RPR SMP S/N/AX/GEN/TRN 2.5CM/< File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $213.00 | $994.00 | $49.21–$994.00 | 79% |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 HC REPR WND SMP BODY/SCALP/EXTR <2.5 CM File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $213.00 | $354.00 | $52.12–$354.00 | 40% |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 995-3000 Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less File of Jul 1, 2026 · source file | $228.76 | $477.00 | $199.95–$524.70 | 52% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 REP =<2.5CM EXT HND FT+3 more lines at this price File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $285.36 | $475.60 | $76.72–$475.60 | 40% |
| Loretto Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 REPR 2.5CM-LESS-LT-EXT,HND,FT+1 more line at this price File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $285.36 | $475.60 | $76.72–$475.60 | 40% |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $331.10 | $473.00 | $89.87–$473.00 | 30% |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 REPAIR WND SIMPLE S/N/T <2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $359.10 | $513.00 | $62.91–$410.40 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $390.60 | $558.00 | $102.11–$558.00 | 30% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $311.76–$703.67 | 50% |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $311.76–$723.33 | 50% |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $311.76–$689.99 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $311.76–$708.80 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 6, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $311.76–$760.95 | 50% |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $314.06–$718.20 | 50% |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $311.76–$684.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $314.06–$716.49 | 50% |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $311.76–$832.77 | 50% |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $311.76–$760.95 | 50% |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 REPAIR SMP SCLP/TRNK/EXT 0-2.5CM File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $427.50 | $855.00 | $261.63–$769.50 | 50% |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 Repair, Simple; 2.5 Cm or Less File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $448.00 | $640.00 | $41.82–$933.00 | 30% |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Repair, Simple; 2.5 Cm or Less File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $448.00 | $640.00 | $41.82–$933.00 | 30% |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H SIMPLE REPAIR SCALP/NECK/AX/GENIT/TRUNK 2.5CM/< File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $450.10 | $643.00 | $109.31–$610.85 | 30% |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 HC REPR WOUND 2.5 OR < 12001 File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $513.49 | $684.65 | — | 25% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Wound Repair Simple Up to 2.5cm File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $520.65 | $801.00 | $108.14–$437.35 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Wound Repair Simple Up to 2.5cm File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $520.65 | $801.00 | $108.14–$437.35 | 35% |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Simple Repair Superficial Wnds Of Scalp/Neck/Axillae/Ext Genit/Trunk And/Or Extremit; =<2.5 Cm File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $543.00 | $543.00 | — | — |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $549.50 | $785.00 | $151.51–$785.00 | 30% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 SC/NE/AX/EX/GE/TR <2.5CM File of Dec 26, 2025 · source file | $581.20 | $726.50 | — | 20% |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $709.80 | $1,014.00 | $68.95–$1,014.00 | 30% |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HB WOUND REPAIR SIMPLE UP TO 2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $862.00 | $862.00 | — | — |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB WOUND REPAIR SIMPLE UP TO 2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $862.00 | $862.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB WOUND REPAIR SIMPLE UP TO 2.5CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $862.00 | $862.00 | — | — |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $865.00 | $865.00 | — | — |
| Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 REPAIR SUPERFICIAL WOUND(S) File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,217.15 | $4,507.97 | $40.22–$3,786.69 | 73% |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC REP SIMPLE WOUND SCALP NECK AXILLAE GENITAL TRUNK EXTREM 0 TO 2.5 C File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,329.00 | $1,329.00 | — | — |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC REP SIMPLE WOUND SCALP NECK AXILLAE GENITAL TRUNK EXTREM 0 TO 2.5 C File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,329.00 | $1,329.00 | — | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Simple Repair Superficial Wnds Of Scalp/Neck/Axillae/Ext Genit/Trunk And/Or Extremit; =<2.5 Cm+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,639.00 | $1,639.00 | — | — |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $3,618.82 | $5,169.74 | $692.00–$770.00 | 30% |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $9,687.47 | $13,839.24 | $346.00–$385.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $23,086.46 | $32,980.66 | $796.00–$20,796.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Rpr S/N/Ax/Gen/Trnk 2.5cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $23,086.46 | $32,980.66 | $69.97–$1,014.00 | 30% |
Hospital The hospital that published the price, its city and the line exactly as written in its price file.
Cash price The hospital's own price for a patient paying without insurance (“discounted cash” in its price file). Hospitals must publish it under federal law, 45 CFR 180.50. Call to confirm it before booking. More
List price The hospital's full chargemaster price (“gross charge”) before any discount. Almost nobody pays it; the gap to the cash price shows what the self-pay discount is worth. More
Insurers pay The lowest and highest rates this hospital has agreed with insurance plans for the same item, from its price file. If the cash price is below what your plan pays and you have not met your deductible, paying cash can cost you less. More
Off list How much lower the cash price is than the list price.
At or below Medicare This cash price is at or below what Medicare pays a hospital for the same service, which is unusually low. It is what the hospital's file says; confirm it and what it includes before booking. More
No cash discount This line's cash price equals the hospital's full list price. Many hospitals still reduce bills for uninsured patients: ask the billing office for its self-pay discount in writing. More
Outpatient: lowest $74.26, median $427.50, highest $23,086.46 — a 310.9× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 36 facilities here, median $427.50. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 33 of 39 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 4 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What stitches, small wound is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Stitches, small wound explained.
2 rows held back from this comparison
They are priced below $1 or below a tenth of the national median for code 12001 ($283.50). Such a line is almost always a physician's fee billed separately, an assistant's share or a placeholder — a real charge, but not the price of the procedure itself.
| Hospital | Cash price | File |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, ILEwc - Lac Rep Simp Sc/Nk/Tk/Ext < 2.6cm | $0.01 | file |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, ILEwc - Lac Rep Simp Sc/Nk/Tk/Ext < 2.6cm | $0.01 | file |
File Link to the hospital's own price file.