Urine dipstick test cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 53 hospitals list a cash price for urinalysis without microscope exam, manual: from $2.97 to $116.00, with a median of $21.70. The lowest listed price is at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago — $18.73 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $22.50 at 83 hospitals.
- The median here, $21.70, is 8% above the US median of $20.00.
- That is 6.2× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($3.48).
- 12 of 53 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Cash prices at 53 facilities across 37 cities for code 81002, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Nov 6, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2025 and Nov 3, 2026.
Lowest$2.97Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago
Median$21.70half of hospitals charge less
Highest$116.00in this market
Difference39.1×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 $2.97Highest $116.00
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago lowest Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC URINE EXAM-STICK-BEDSIDE+5 more lines at this price File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $2.97 | $9.00 | $3.48–$7.32 | 67% |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 HC URINALYSIS NONAUTO W/O SCOPE File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $3.00 | $9.00 | $1.97–$9.00 | 67% |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 995-3000 Urinalysis, manual test File of Jul 1, 2026 · source file | $3.06 | $17.00 | $3.06–$18.70 | 82% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Urinalysis Nonauto W/O Scope File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $5.85 | $9.00 | $1.22–$4.91 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Urinalysis Nonauto W/O Scope File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $5.85 | $9.00 | $1.22–$4.91 | 35% |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 URINALYSIS NONAUTO ACETONE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $6.30 | $9.00 | $0.78–$7.20 | 30% |
| MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Urinalysis, Dipstick - OP+1 more line at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $7.22 | $38.00 | $0.60–$52.63 | 81% |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Urinalysis, Dipstick - OP+1 more line at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $7.22 | $38.00 | $16.19–$31.84 | 81% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Rhc Urinalysis; Non-Auto WO/Micro File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $8.59 | $24.00 | $3.11–$19.20 | 64% |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Urinalysis Dip+1 more line at this price File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $8.74 | $38.00 | $3.46 | 77% |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Urinalysis Nonauto W/O Scope File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $9.00 | $9.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 OP URINE DIPSTICK NONAUTO OFFICE PERFORMED File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $9.00 | $9.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL OP URINE DIPSTICK NONAUTO OFFICE PERFORMED File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $9.00 | $9.00 | — | — |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 OP URINE DIPSTICK NONAUTO OFFICE PERFORMED File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $9.00 | $9.00 | — | — |
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL · (847) 360-3000 UA NONAUTO W-O SCOPE File of Mar 31, 2025 · source file | $12.96 | $12.96 | $0.78–$5.57 | — |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Urinalysis, manual test File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $14.70 | $52.50 | $17.33–$55.13 | 72% |
| Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 Dipstick Type? - Manual+5 more lines at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $15.66 | $58.00 | $3.07–$48.72 | 73% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Urinalysis; Non-Auto WO/Micro File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $15.75 | $44.00 | $3.11–$35.20 | 64% |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 AFT-URINALYSIS-STAT File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $16.89 | $16.89 | — | — |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H URNLS DIP STICK NON-AUTO W/O MICRSCP+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $17.50 | $25.00 | $4.25–$92.00 | 30% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Pace Urinalysis; Non-Auto WO/Micro File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $18.90 | $70.00 | $3.11–$109.00 | 73% |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 Urinalysis, manual test File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $20.38 | $40.75 | $1.42–$40.75 | 50% |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Urinalysis Nonauto W/O Scope (POC)+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.70 | $31.00 | $5.67–$31.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB Urine Analysis (POCT)+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.70 | $31.00 | $6.01–$31.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Urine Analysis (POCT)+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.70 | $31.00 | $4.62–$31.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Urinalysis Nonauto W/O Scope (POC)+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.70 | $31.00 | $5.15–$31.00 | 30% |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Urine Analysis (POCT)+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.70 | $31.00 | $4.96–$31.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB Urinalysis Nonauto W/O Scope (POC)+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.70 | $31.00 | $5.89–$31.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Urine Analysis (POCT)+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.70 | $31.00 | $5.98–$31.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Urinalysis Nonauto W/O Scope (POC)+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.70 | $31.00 | $2.14–$31.00 | 30% |
| Shriners Childrens - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 622-5400 URINALYSIS NONAUTO W/O SCOPE File of Mar 19, 2026 · source file | $21.90 | $21.90 | $3.00–$4.87 | — |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Urinalysis; Non-Auto WO/Micro File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $22.15 | $104.00 | $2.75–$109.00 | 79% |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$36.63 | 50% |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$36.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$40.05 | 50% |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$36.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$36.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$36.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$36.00 | 50% |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$43.83 | 50% |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$40.05 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 POC URINE DIPSTICK W/O MICRO File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $22.50 | $45.00 | $2.78–$36.00 | 50% |
| Morris Hospital Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 Urinalysis, manual test File of Oct 27, 2026 · source file | $25.02 | $104.00 | $44.93–$107.12 | 76% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Ua Macro Scrn Non-Auto+2 more lines at this price File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $27.30 | $42.00 | $5.67–$22.93 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Specific Gravity Urine*+2 more lines at this price File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $27.30 | $42.00 | $5.67–$22.93 | 35% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Urinalysis; Non-Auto WO/Micro Express Care+1 more line at this price File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $28.64 | $111.00 | $111.00 | 74% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Urinalysis; Non-Auto WO/Micro File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $29.97 | $111.00 | $3.11–$109.00 | 73% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC URINALYSIS, NON-AUTO W/O MICROSCPY File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $30.00 | $120.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC URINALYSIS, NON-AUTO W/O MICROSCPY File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $30.00 | $120.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC URINALYSIS, NON-AUTO W/O MICROSCPY File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $30.00 | $120.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC URINALYSIS, NON-AUTO W/O MICROSCPY File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $30.00 | $120.00 | — | 75% |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Specific Gravity, Urine File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $34.30 | $49.00 | $7.84–$49.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB Specific Gravity, Urine File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $34.30 | $49.00 | $10.53–$203.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Specific Gravity, Urine File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $37.10 | $53.00 | $7.90–$53.00 | 30% |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 CHG URNLS DIP STICK/TABLET RGNT NON-AUTO W/O MICRSCP File of Mar 1, 2026 · source file | $41.85 | $55.80 | — | 25% |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB SPECIFIC GRAVITY, URINE*+2 more lines at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $42.00 | $42.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB SPECIFIC GRAVITY, URINE*+2 more lines at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $42.00 | $42.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HB UA MACRO SCRN, NON-AUTO+2 more lines at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $42.00 | $42.00 | — | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Specific Gravity, Urine File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $53.20 | $76.00 | $13.91–$76.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Specific Gravity, Urine File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $65.80 | $94.00 | $6.49–$94.00 | 30% |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 URINE MULTI-DIPSTIX File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $67.06 | $67.06 | — | — |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB Ref Benzene Panel, Urinalysis File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $85.40 | $122.00 | $28.55–$171.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Ref Benzene Panel, Urinalysis File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $85.40 | $122.00 | $23.55–$122.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Ref Benzene Panel, Urinalysis File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $85.40 | $122.00 | $8.42–$122.00 | 30% |
| Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point, IN · (312) 755-4706 HC URINALYSIS, BY DIP STICK OR TAB REAGENT; NON-AUTO, W/OUT MICROSCOPY File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $87.00 | $87.00 | — | — |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Urinalysis, By Dip Stick Or Tab Reagent; Non-Auto, W/Out Microscopy File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $87.00 | $87.00 | — | — |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC URINALYSIS DIP STICK NON AUTO WO MICROSCOPY File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $98.00 | $98.00 | — | — |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC URINALYSIS DIP STICK NON AUTO WO MICROSCOPY File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $98.00 | $98.00 | — | — |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Specific Gravity, Urine File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $110.60 | $158.00 | $30.49–$158.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Specific Gravity, Urine File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $110.60 | $158.00 | $26.23–$158.00 | 30% |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Urinalysis, By Dip Stick Or Tab Reagent; Non-Auto, W/Out Microscopy File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $116.00 | $116.00 | — | — |
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.
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 $2.97, median $21.70, highest $116.00 — a 39.1× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 35 facilities here, median $22.50. 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 38 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.
What urine dipstick test is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Urine dipstick test explained.
2 rows held back from this comparison
They are priced below $1 or below a tenth of the national median for code 81002 ($23.73). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, INUrinalysis nonauto w/o scope | $0.01 | file |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, INUrinalysis nonauto w/o scope | $0.01 | file |
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