Pap smear (lab reading) cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 44 hospitals list a cash price for Pap test lab reading: liquid-based cervical sample, manual screening: from $17.75 to $239.00, with a median of $95.55. The lowest listed price is at Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and 3 other hospitals — $77.80 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $95.55 at 57 hospitals.
Cash prices at 44 facilities across 33 cities for code 88142, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 17, 2025 and Aug 24, 2026.
Lowest$17.75Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale + 3 more
Median$95.55half pay less
Highest$239.00in this market
Difference13.5×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 $17.75Highest $239.00
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale lowest Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC PAP SMEAR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL NO ALT CODE | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale lowest Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC PAP SMEAR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL NO ALT CODE | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks lowest Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC PAP SMEAR SCREENING MANUAL ALT CODE G0123 | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks lowest Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC PAP SMEAR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL NO ALT CODE | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange lowest La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC PAP SMEAR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL NO ALT CODE | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks lowest Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC PAP SMEAR SCREENING MANUAL ALT CODE G0123 | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale lowest Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC PAP SMEAR SCREENING MANUAL ALT CODE G0123 | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook lowest Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC PAP SMEAR SCREENING MANUAL ALT CODE G0123 | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook lowest Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC PAP SMEAR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL NO ALT CODE | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook lowest Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC PAP SMEAR SCREENING MANUAL ALT CODE G0123 | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook lowest Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC PAP SMEAR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL NO ALT CODE | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale lowest Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC PAP SMEAR SCREENING MANUAL ALT CODE G0123 | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange lowest La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC PAP SMEAR SCREENING MANUAL ALT CODE G0123 | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks lowest Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC PAP SMEAR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL NO ALT CODE | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange lowest La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC PAP SMEAR SCREENING MANUAL ALT CODE G0123 | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange lowest La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC PAP SMEAR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL NO ALT CODE | $17.75 | $71.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Roseland Community Hospital Association Chicago, IL · (773) 995-3000 Pap test, manual screening | $20.82 | $66.00 | $18.84–$72.60 | 68% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 88142 AP Bill Gyn Cytology Liquid Prep | $24.05 | $70.73 | $11.76–$45.97 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 88142 AP Bill Gyn Cytology Liquid Prep | $24.05 | $70.73 | $10.50–$45.97 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Pap Thin Prep (Paptp) | $30.97 | $163.00 | $69.44–$136.59 | 81% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Pap Thin Prep Diag (Paptpd) | $30.97 | $163.00 | $69.44–$136.59 | 81% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Pap test, manual screening | $36.46 | $130.20 | $130.20 | 72% | Aug 24, 2026 source file |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Pap Thin Prep (Paptp) | $37.49 | $163.00 | $81.50–$171.80 | 77% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Pap Thin Prep Diag (Paptpd) | $37.49 | $163.00 | $81.50–$171.80 | 77% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC CYTO-GYNE SCREENING ONLY | $42.90 | $130.00 | $20.26–$84.45 | 67% | — source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC THINPREP PAP TEST | $42.90 | $130.00 | $20.26–$84.45 | 67% | — source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC THINPREP PAP TEST | $42.90 | $130.00 | $20.26–$84.45 | 67% | — source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC CYTO-GYNE SCREENING ONLY | $42.90 | $130.00 | $20.26–$84.45 | 67% | — source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 .Change IG Pap to LB Pap 192555 SO | $53.04 | $156.00 | $16.26–$101.40 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 .Change IG Pap to LB Pap 192555 SO | $53.04 | $156.00 | $16.26–$101.40 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Ref Surepath Pap, Liquid | $83.30 | $119.00 | $22.97–$119.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB Ref Surepath Pap, Liquid | $83.30 | $119.00 | $22.61–$119.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Wheaton, IL HB Ref Surepath Pap, Liquid | $83.30 | $119.00 | $49.98–$119.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Ref Surepath Pap, Liquid | $83.30 | $119.00 | $8.21–$119.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Ref Surepath Pap, Liquid | $83.30 | $119.00 | $17.73–$119.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Ref Surepath Pap, Liquid | $83.30 | $119.00 | $19.04–$119.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Ref Surepath Pap, Liquid | $83.30 | $119.00 | $21.78–$119.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Ref Surepath Pap, Liquid | $83.30 | $119.00 | $19.75–$119.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 Pap test, manual screening | $92.13 | $184.25 | $20.24–$184.25 | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson, IL · (847) 570-2000 Thin Prep Pap Diagnostic/Manual Sc | $95.55 | $147.00 | $19.85–$80.26 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL Thin Prep Pap Screening/Manual Scr | $95.55 | $147.00 | $19.85–$80.26 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL Thin Prep Pap Diagnostic/Manual Sc | $95.55 | $147.00 | $19.85–$80.26 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson, IL · (847) 570-2000 Thin Prep Pap Screening/Manual Scr | $95.55 | $147.00 | $19.85–$80.26 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Thin Prep Pap Screening/Manual Scr | $95.55 | $147.00 | $19.85–$80.26 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Thin Prep Pap Diagnostic/Manual Sc | $95.55 | $147.00 | $19.85–$80.26 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Thin Prep Pap Screening/Manual Scr | $95.55 | $147.00 | $19.85–$80.26 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Thin Prep Pap Diagnostic/Manual Sc | $95.55 | $147.00 | $19.85–$80.26 | 35% | — source file |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$176.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$176.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$195.80 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$214.28 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$176.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$176.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$176.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$198.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$176.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$195.80 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 PAP, THIN PREP | $110.00 | $220.00 | $20.26–$179.08 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Thin Prep Cytology Diagnostic | $139.30 | $199.00 | $20.26–$177.11 | 30% | — source file |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Thin Prep Cytology Diagnostic | $139.30 | $199.00 | $20.26–$177.11 | 30% | — source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB THIN PREP PAP DIAGNOSTIC/MANUAL SCRN | $160.00 | $160.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB THIN PREP PAP SCREENING/MANUAL SCRN | $160.00 | $160.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Screen Cerv/Vag Thin Layer | $160.00 | $160.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB THIN PREP PAP DIAGNOSTIC/MANUAL SCRN | $160.00 | $160.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park, IL HB THIN PREP PAP SCREENING/MANUAL SCRN | $160.00 | $160.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park, IL HB THIN PREP PAP DIAGNOSTIC/MANUAL SCRN | $160.00 | $160.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB THIN PREP PAP SCREENING/MANUAL SCRN | $160.00 | $160.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Pap Test, Liquid, Diagnostic | $165.20 | $236.00 | $16.28–$236.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Pap Test, Liquid, Diagnostic | $165.20 | $236.00 | $35.16–$236.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC CYTOPATH CERV OR VAG THIN LAYER MANUAL UNDER MD | $213.00 | $213.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Cytopath,Cerv Or Vag,Collctd In Preserv Fluid, Auto Thin Layer Prep,Mnual Scrning Under Md Sprvsn | $234.00 | $234.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Cytopath,Cerv Or Vag,Collctd In Preserv Fluid, Auto Thin Layer Prep,Mnual Scrning Under Md Sprvsn | $239.00 | $239.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $17.75, median $95.55, highest $239.00 — a 13.5× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 29 facilities here, median $110.00. 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 29 of 33 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 3 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 it is
This code covers the lab work on a Pap test collected in liquid, where the sample is prepared as a thin layer and screened for abnormal cervical cells. It is not the exam where the sample is collected.
What the price covers
The price usually covers preparing and screening the sample. The visit and pelvic exam, an HPV test on the same sample (87624) and a pathologist's review of abnormal cells are billed separately.