Blood transfusion cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 63 hospitals list a cash price for blood transfusion (giving blood or blood components): from $86.10 to $4,189.00, with a median of $577.99. The lowest listed price is at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital — $491.89 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $863.71 at 116 hospitals.
- The median here, $577.99, is 24% below the US median of $760.00.
- That is 1.3× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($450.73).
- 12 of 63 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Cash prices at 63 facilities across 44 cities for code 36430, 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$86.10John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital
Median$577.99half of hospitals charge less
Highest$4,189.00in this market
Difference48.7×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 $86.10Highest $4,442.00
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital lowest Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 PF-BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $86.10 | $123.00 | $41.95–$98.40 | 30% |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC TRANSFUSION BLOOD&/OR COMPONENTS File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $197.34 | $598.00 | $112.36–$281.06 | 67% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Transfusion Blood 2 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $202.99 | $953.00 | $457.44–$1,578.68 | 79% |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 BLOOD TRANSFUSION File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $231.36 | $231.36 | — | — |
| Morris Hospital Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 Transfusion of blood or blood products File of Oct 27, 2026 · source file | $233.14 | $969.00 | $377.91–$998.07 | 76% |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 BLOOD TRANSFUSION or BLD COMP File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $234.59 | $234.59 | — | — |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Transfusion Blood or Blood Components File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $254.90 | $712.00 | $178.00–$1,128.71 | 64% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Transfusion Blood 2 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $260.82 | $966.00 | $413.45–$1,486.53 | 73% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Blood Transfusion Service File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $271.70 | $418.00 | $56.43–$228.23 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Blood Transfusion Service File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $271.70 | $418.00 | $56.43–$228.23 | 35% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Transfusion Blood 4 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $276.47 | $1,298.00 | $466.77–$1,578.68 | 79% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Transfusion Blood 2 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $292.31 | $1,133.00 | $1,133.00 | 74% |
| MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Transfusion Bld Product (per Encounter)+3 more lines at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $330.22 | $1,738.00 | $78.38–$2,407.13 | 81% |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Transfusion Blood/Blood Prod per Visit+3 more lines at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $330.22 | $1,738.00 | $176.44–$2,252.00 | 81% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Transfusion Blood 4 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $335.34 | $1,242.00 | $466.77–$1,486.53 | 73% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Transfusion Blood 6 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $352.73 | $1,656.00 | $466.77–$1,578.68 | 79% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Transfusion Blood 4 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $391.64 | $1,518.00 | $1,518.00 | 74% |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Transfusion of blood or blood products File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $398.13 | $1,421.89 | $469.22–$1,492.98 | 72% |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Transfusion Bld Product (per Encounter)+3 more lines at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $399.74 | $1,738.00 | $176.44–$1,831.85 | 77% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $425.00 | $1,700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $425.00 | $1,700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $425.00 | $1,700.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $425.00 | $1,700.00 | — | 75% |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $434.00 | $434.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $434.00 | $434.00 | — | — |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $434.00 | $434.00 | — | — |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 Transfusion of blood or blood products File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $439.88 | $879.75 | $174.00–$879.75 | 50% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Transfusion Blood 8 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $440.91 | $2,070.00 | $466.77–$1,578.68 | 79% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Transfusion Blood 6 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $447.12 | $1,656.00 | $466.77–$1,486.53 | 73% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 TRANSFUSION BLD/BLD COMPNT File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $459.17 | $765.29 | $459.17–$1,073.91 | 40% |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 TRANSFUSION ADMIN PER DAY+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $470.00 | $921.00 | $49.46–$921.00 | 49% |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Joliet, IL · (815) 725-7133 BLOOD TRANSFUSION 3 UNITS+4 more lines at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $470.00 | $1,922.00 | $49.46–$2,361.00 | 76% |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 HC BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $470.00 | $598.00 | $48.96–$598.00 | 21% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Transfusion Blood 6 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $498.46 | $1,932.00 | $1,932.00 | 74% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Transfusion Blood or Blood Components File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $498.85 | $2,342.00 | $466.77–$1,756.50 | 79% |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 995-3000 Transfusion of blood or blood products+1 more line at this price File of Jul 1, 2026 · source file | $506.81 | $1,034.00 | $412.00–$1,137.40 | 51% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 CHED BLOOD TRANSFUSION BCE+1 more line at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $507.62 | $1,493.00 | $171.00–$970.45 | 66% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 ED BLOOD TRANSFUSION BCE+1 more line at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $507.62 | $1,493.00 | $171.00–$970.45 | 66% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 Blood Administration Charges: -> Blood Administration Complete+1 more line at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $513.77 | $1,511.10 | $171.00–$982.22 | 66% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 Blood Administration Complete Blood Bank BCE+1 more line at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $513.77 | $1,511.10 | $171.00–$982.22 | 66% |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $527.80 | $754.00 | $120.64–$754.00 | 30% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Transfusion Blood 10 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $528.88 | $2,483.00 | $466.77–$1,862.25 | 79% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Transfusion Blood 8 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $558.90 | $2,070.00 | $466.77–$1,552.50 | 73% |
| Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake, IL · (792) 220-5500 HC BLD TRANSFUSION 0-2 HRS File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $577.16 | $769.55 | — | 25% |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 HC BLD TRANSFUSION 0-2 HRS File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $577.99 | $770.65 | — | 25% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Transfusion Blood or Blood Components File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $604.24 | $2,342.00 | $2,342.00 | 74% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Transfusion Blood 12 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $617.27 | $2,898.00 | $466.77–$2,173.50 | 79% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Transfusion Blood or Blood Components File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $632.34 | $2,342.00 | $466.77–$1,756.50 | 73% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Transfusion Blood 10 Hours+1 more line at this price File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $640.61 | $2,483.00 | $2,483.00 | 74% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 BLOOD TRANSFUSION+1 more line at this price File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $644.35 | $1,073.91 | $459.17–$1,073.91 | 40% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Transfusion Blood 10 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $670.41 | $2,483.00 | $466.77–$1,862.25 | 73% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Transfusion Blood 2 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $678.41 | $1,895.00 | $473.75–$1,516.00 | 64% |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 HC BLD TRANSFUSION 2-4 HRS File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $692.92 | $923.90 | — | 25% |
| Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake, IL · (792) 220-5500 HC BLD TRANSFUSION 2-4 HRS File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $693.75 | $925.00 | — | 25% |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $718.20 | $1,026.00 | $187.76–$1,026.00 | 30% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Transfusion Blood 12 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $747.68 | $2,898.00 | $2,898.00 | 74% |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $751.80 | $1,074.00 | $204.06–$1,074.00 | 30% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Transfusion+1 more line at this price File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $774.15 | $1,191.00 | $160.79–$650.29 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Blood Transfusion+1 more line at this price File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $774.15 | $1,191.00 | $160.79–$650.29 | 35% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Transfusion Blood 12 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $782.46 | $2,898.00 | $466.77–$2,173.50 | 73% |
| Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 Blood Unit Product: - Platelets (random donor)+12 more lines at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $787.86 | $2,918.00 | $38.05–$2,451.12 | 73% |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 TRANSFUSE BLOOD/COMP File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $788.90 | $1,127.00 | $29.18–$901.60 | 30% |
| Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake, IL · (792) 220-5500 HC BLD TRANSFUSION 4-6 HRS File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $807.86 | $1,077.14 | — | 25% |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 HC BLD TRANSFUSION 4-6 HRS File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $808.69 | $1,078.25 | — | 25% |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $685.52–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $685.52–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $685.52–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 6, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $685.52–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $690.58–$2,320.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $685.52–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $639.54–$2,320.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $690.58–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $685.52–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $685.52–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 TRANSFUSE BLOOD COMPONENT(S) File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $1,045.00 | $2,090.00 | $685.52–$3,030.00 | 50% |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 | — | — |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Nsi Blood Transfusion Admin+1 more line at this price File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $1,093.40 | $1,562.00 | $85.14–$2,207.16 | 30% |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 Transfusion Blood or Blood Components+1 more line at this price File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $1,093.40 | $1,562.00 | $85.14–$2,207.16 | 30% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Transfusion Blood 4 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $1,105.86 | $3,089.00 | $772.25–$2,471.20 | 64% |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 HC BLD TRANSFUSION 6-8 HRS File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $1,222.95 | $1,630.60 | — | 25% |
| Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake, IL · (792) 220-5500 HC BLD TRANSFUSION 6-8 HRS File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $1,222.95 | $1,630.60 | — | 25% |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB BLOOD TRANSFUSION+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,282.00 | $1,282.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HB TRANSFUSION+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,282.00 | $1,282.00 | — | — |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB TRANSFUSION+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,282.00 | $1,282.00 | — | — |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 TRANS OF BLOOD / BLOOD COMPONENT I UNIT+3 more lines at this price File of Dec 26, 2025 · source file | $1,291.62 | $1,614.53 | — | 20% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Transfusion Blood 6 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $1,473.89 | $4,117.00 | $958.48–$3,293.60 | 64% |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,491.00 | $2,130.00 | $176.44–$4,076.00 | 30% |
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL · (847) 360-3000 BLOOD TRANSFUSION File of Mar 31, 2025 · source file | $1,535.03 | $1,535.03 | $164.25–$597.76 | — |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,590.40 | $2,272.00 | $438.50–$2,272.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,590.40 | $2,272.00 | $377.15–$2,272.00 | 30% |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC TRANSFUSION BLOOD OR BLOOD COMPONENTS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,828.00 | $1,828.00 | — | — |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC TRANSFUSION BLOOD OR BLOOD COMPONENTS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,828.00 | $1,828.00 | — | — |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Transfusion Blood 8 Hours File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $1,843.34 | $5,149.00 | $958.48–$4,119.20 | 64% |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Blood Administration Inpatient+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,893.00 | $1,893.00 | — | — |
| Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point, IN · (312) 755-4706 HC BLOOD TRANSFUSION+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,893.00 | $1,893.00 | — | — |
| Shriners Childrens - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 622-5400 TRANSFUSION BLD/BLD COMPNT File of Mar 19, 2026 · source file | $1,993.50 | $1,993.50 | $34.74–$840.00 | — |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H TRANSFUSION PROCEDURE File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $2,047.50 | $2,925.00 | $340.00–$2,778.75 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $2,853.20 | $4,076.00 | $281.24–$4,076.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Blood Transfusion Service File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $2,853.20 | $4,076.00 | $607.32–$4,076.00 | 30% |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Blood Transfusion File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $4,189.00 | $4,189.00 | — | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Blood Administration Inpatient File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $4,442.00 | $4,442.00 | — | — |
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Outpatient: lowest $86.10, median $577.99, highest $4,189.00 — a 48.7× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 41 facilities here, median $577.99. 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 42 of 46 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 5 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.
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