IV hydration cost in Chicago, IL — inpatient
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 32 hospitals list a cash price for IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes as an inpatient: from $61.41 to $1,373.00, with a median of $260.00. The lowest listed price is at La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital — $198.59 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $288.66 at 64 hospitals.
Cash prices at 32 facilities across 23 cities for code 96360, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 17, 2025 and Apr 1, 2026.
Lowest$61.41La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital
Median$260.00half pay less
Highest$1,373.00in this market
Difference22.4×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 $61.41Highest $1,373.00
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital lowest Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 IV INFUSION HYDRATION INITIAL | $61.41 | $61.41 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 IV HYDRATION 31MIN -1HR | $85.44 | $85.44 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL Hydration IV Infuse Int 31-60mins | $162.50 | $250.00 | $40.75–$133.75 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Hydration IV Infuse Int 31-60mins | $162.50 | $250.00 | $40.75–$133.75 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Hydration IV Infuse Int 31-60mins | $162.50 | $250.00 | $40.75–$133.75 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson, IL · (847) 570-2000 Hydration IV Infuse Int 31-60mins | $162.50 | $250.00 | $40.75–$133.75 | 35% | — source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC IV INF HYDRATION, 30-60 MIN | $175.00 | $700.00 | — | 75% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 Infusion for Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Minutes 96360 | $210.79 | $619.97 | $402.98 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 Infusion for Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Minutes 96360 | $210.79 | $619.97 | $402.98 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 CHED 96360 - Hydration, first hour BCE | $216.79 | $637.61 | $414.45 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 96360 - Hydration, first hour | $216.79 | $637.61 | $414.45 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 Onc Inf Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Min 96360 BCE | $216.79 | $637.61 | $414.45 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 Imaging Nursing Procedure Charges -> HYDRATION IV INFUSION INIT | $219.37 | $645.21 | $419.39 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 Imaging Nursing Procedure Charges -> HYDRATION IV INFUSION INIT | $219.37 | $645.21 | $419.39 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park, IL HYDRATION IV INFUSE,INT 31-60MINS | $250.00 | $250.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HYDRATION IV INFUSE,INT 31-60MINS | $250.00 | $250.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HYDRATION IV INFUSE,INT 31-60MINS | $250.00 | $250.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $255.00 | $510.00 | $222.87–$408.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $255.00 | $510.00 | $222.87–$408.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $265.00 | $530.00 | $231.61–$424.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 SDS Inf Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Min 96360 BCE | $281.93 | $829.20 | $538.98 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 Onc Inf Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Min 96360 BCE | $281.93 | $829.20 | $538.98 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 CHED 96360 - Hydration, first hour BCE | $281.93 | $829.20 | $538.98 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 96360 - Hydration, first hour | $281.93 | $829.20 | $538.98 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $285.00 | $570.00 | $249.09–$456.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $285.00 | $570.00 | $249.09–$456.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $325.00 | $650.00 | $284.05–$585.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $325.00 | $650.00 | $284.05–$520.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $325.00 | $650.00 | $284.05–$520.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 L&D Inf Hydration Initial 31 to 60 Min 96360 BCE | $352.41 | $1,036.49 | $673.72 | 66% | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $355.00 | $710.00 | $310.27–$568.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $375.00 | $750.00 | $327.75–$600.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL IV Infusion-Hydration 31 Min - 1 Hr | $381.55 | $587.00 | $95.68–$314.05 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL IV Infusion-Hydration 31 Min - 1 Hr | $381.55 | $587.00 | $95.68–$314.05 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson, IL · (847) 570-2000 IV Infusion-Hydration 31 Min - 1 Hr | $381.55 | $587.00 | $95.68–$314.05 | 35% | — source file |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL IV Infusion-Hydration 31 Min - 1 Hr | $381.55 | $587.00 | $95.68–$314.05 | 35% | — source file |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31-60 MIN | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $437.00–$800.00 | 50% | Nov 4, 2025 source file |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Hydration Iv Infusion Init | $558.00 | $558.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB IV INFUSION-HYDRATION 31 MIN - 1 HR | $606.00 | $606.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB IV INFUSION-HYDRATION 31 MIN - 1 HR | $606.00 | $606.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park, IL HB IV INFUSION-HYDRATION 31 MIN - 1 HR | $606.00 | $606.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H IV INF HYDRATION 1ST 31-60 MIN INITIAL | $673.40 | $962.00 | $355.94–$3,678.00 | 30% | — source file |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H ED IV INF HYDRATION 1ST 31-60 MIN INITIAL | $673.40 | $962.00 | $355.94–$3,678.00 | 30% | — source file |
| Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point, IN · (312) 755-4706 HC INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, HYDRATION; INITIAL, 31 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR | $857.00 | $857.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Intravenous Infusion, Hydration; Initial, 31 Minutes To 1 Hour | $857.00 | $857.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Intravenous Infusion, Hydration; Initial, 31 Minutes To 1 Hour | $1,055.00 | $1,055.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31 MIN TO 1 HR | $1,373.00 | $1,373.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC IV HYDRATION INITIAL 31 MIN TO 1 HR | $1,373.00 | $1,373.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $61.41, median $260.00, highest $1,373.00 — a 22.4× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 50 facilities here, median $285.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At 14 of 18 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 2 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 giving fluids through a vein for dehydration, for 31 minutes up to an hour. Each additional hour is billed under 96361.
What the price covers
The price is for the infusion time. The bag of fluid, supplies and any medicine are billed separately.