AFib ablation cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 39 hospitals list a cash price for catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: from $6,846.84 to $85,340.00, with a median of $26,405.00. The lowest listed price is at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital — $19,558.16 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $26,193.60 at 43 hospitals.
Cash prices at 39 facilities across 31 cities for code 93656, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Nov 4, 2025 and Sep 1, 2026.
Lowest$6,846.84Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Median$26,405.00half pay less
Highest$85,340.00in this market
Difference12.5×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 $6,846.84Highest $85,340.00
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital lowest Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Comp Ep Study & Ablat of Af by Pvi Incl Ts&La Pac/Rec | $6,846.84 | $36,036.00 | $3,405.70–$31,966.20 | 81% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Comp Ep Study & Ablat of Af by Pvi Incl Ts&La Pac/Rec | $8,288.28 | $36,036.00 | $5,103.00–$25,765.74 | 77% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $9,150.00 | $36,600.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $9,150.00 | $36,600.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $9,150.00 | $36,600.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $9,150.00 | $36,600.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $9,150.00 | $36,600.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $9,150.00 | $36,600.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $9,150.00 | $36,600.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $9,150.00 | $36,600.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H CC 93656 COMP EP EVAL WITH ABLATION ATRIAL FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION INCL INTRACARD ELECTOPHYSIOLOGIC 3D MAPPING | $14,000.70 | $20,001.00 | $3,400.17–$25,175.25 | 30% | — source file |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC TX ATRIAL FIB PULM VEIN ISOL | $15,529.14 | $47,058.00 | $25,000.00 | 67% | — source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Compre Ep Eval Abltj Atr Fib Pulm Vein Isolation | $18,496.80 | $26,424.00 | $1,823.26–$26,424.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Compre Ep Eval Abltj Atr Fib Pulm Vein Isolation | $18,496.80 | $26,424.00 | $3,937.18–$26,424.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $20,110.00 | $40,220.00 | $11,232.35–$91,059.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $20,110.00 | $40,220.00 | $11,028.12–$91,059.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Compre Ep Eval Abltj Atr Fib Pulm Vein Isolation | $21,205.10 | $30,293.00 | $5,846.55–$30,293.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Compre Ep Eval Abltj Atr Fib Pulm Vein Isolation | $21,205.10 | $30,293.00 | $5,028.64–$30,293.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson, IL · (847) 570-2000 Ep Evl Trnseptal Tx Atrial Fib Isolat Pulm Vein | $25,296.05 | $38,917.00 | $5,253.80–$21,248.68 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL Ep Evl Trnseptal Tx Atrial Fib Isolat Pulm Vein | $25,296.05 | $38,917.00 | $5,253.80–$21,248.68 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Ep Evl Trnseptal Tx Atrial Fib Isolat Pulm Vein | $25,296.05 | $38,917.00 | $5,253.80–$21,248.68 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Ep Evl Trnseptal Tx Atrial Fib Isolat Pulm Vein | $25,296.05 | $38,917.00 | $5,253.80–$21,248.68 | 35% | — source file |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $25,300.00 | $50,600.00 | $11,362.31–$91,059.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $26,405.00 | $52,810.00 | $11,334.46–$91,059.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Compre Ep Eval Abltj Atr Fib Pulm Vein Isolation | $26,950.00 | $38,500.00 | $6,160.00–$38,500.00 | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $27,250.00 | $54,500.00 | $11,185.93–$91,059.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $27,250.00 | $54,500.00 | $11,390.16–$91,059.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $27,635.00 | $55,270.00 | $11,362.31–$91,059.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 HC EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $27,872.00 | $47,058.00 | $980.24–$47,058.00 | 41% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 COMP EPS TRSEP W ABLAT AF PVI | $27,872.00 | $50,449.00 | $232.00–$50,449.00 | 45% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $29,195.00 | $58,390.00 | $6,957.29–$49,100.08 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $29,655.00 | $59,310.00 | $5,314.53–$53,379.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 COMP EVAL W/ABL PULM VEIN AFIB&3D MAP/ICE | $29,925.00 | $59,850.00 | $11,288.04–$91,059.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Evanston, IL HB EP EVL TRNSEPTAL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $42,847.00 | $42,847.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC COMP EPS EVAL ATRIAL FIB TX BY PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $42,847.00 | $42,847.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park, IL HB EP EVL TRNSEPTAL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $42,847.00 | $42,847.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Tx Atrial Fib Pulm Vein Isol | $42,847.00 | $42,847.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB EP EVL TRNSEPTAL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $42,847.00 | $42,847.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC COMP EPS EVAL ATRIAL FIB TX BY PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $42,847.00 | $42,847.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Tx Atrial Fib Pulm Vein Isol | $53,023.60 | $75,748.00 | $135.88–$130,765.20 | 30% | — source file |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Tx Atrial Fib Pulm Vein Isol | $53,023.60 | $75,748.00 | $135.88–$130,765.20 | 30% | — source file |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Comprehensive Ep Evaluation Transeptal Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Vein Isolation | $57,976.00 | $57,976.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Comprehensive Ep Evaluation Transeptal Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Vein Isolation | $85,340.00 | $85,340.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $6,846.84, median $26,405.00, highest $85,340.00 — a 12.5× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 27 facilities here, median $27,250.00. 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 23 of 27 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 1 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 procedure uses catheters to isolate the pulmonary veins in the heart, to treat atrial fibrillation.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.