Quit-smoking counseling cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 46 hospitals list a cash price for quit-smoking counseling, 3 to 10 minutes: from $9.69 to $129.00, with a median of $33.26. The lowest listed price is at MacNeal Hospital and 1 other hospital — $23.57 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $39.00 at 67 hospitals.
- The median here, $33.26, is 16% below the US median of $39.79.
- That is 0.9× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($38.28).
- 8 of 46 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Cash prices at 46 facilities across 34 cities for code 99406, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Nov 12, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Dec 19, 2024 and Nov 6, 2026.
Lowest$9.69MacNeal Hospital + 1 more
Median$33.26half of hospitals charge less
Highest$129.00in this market
Difference13.3×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 $9.69Highest $219.00
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacNeal Hospital lowest Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Smoking / Tobacco Cessation Counsel Intermed 3-10 Min File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $9.69 | $51.00 | $5.34–$64.56 | 81% |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital lowest Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Smoking / Tobacco Cessation Counsel Intermed 3-10 Min File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $9.69 | $51.00 | $21.94–$45.34 | 81% |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Smoking / Tobacco Cessation Counsel Intermed 3-10 Min File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $11.73 | $51.00 | $28.88–$45.65 | 77% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Rhc Behav Chng Smoking 3-10 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $12.17 | $34.00 | $8.50–$95.85 | 64% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 BEHAV CHNG SMOKING 3-10 MIN File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $15.45 | $25.75 | $15.45–$78.18 | 40% |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC BEHAV CHNG SMOKING 3-10 MIN File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $15.84 | $48.00 | $28.05–$41.48 | 67% |
| Morris Hospital Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, 3-10 minutes File of Oct 27, 2026 · source file | $16.12 | $67.00 | $28.94–$69.01 | 76% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 SC COUNSELING SMOKING CESSATION 99406 BCE File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $18.02 | $53.00 | $7.87–$34.45 | 66% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC TOBACCO USE CESSATION INTERMEDIATE 3-10 MINUTES File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $18.75 | $75.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC TOBACCO USE CESSATION INTERMEDIATE 3-10 MINUTES File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $18.75 | $75.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC TOBACCO USE CESSATION INTERMEDIATE 3-10 MINUTES File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $18.75 | $75.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC TOBACCO USE CESSATION INTERMEDIATE 3-10 MINUTES File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $18.75 | $75.00 | — | 75% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 Onc Counselling Smoking Cessatn 3-10Min BCE File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $19.17 | $56.39 | $9.38–$152.00 | 66% |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 PF-SMOK CESS INTER >3MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $21.00 | $30.00 | $11.34–$99.31 | 30% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Behav Chng Smoking Greater Than 3 Min Up to 10 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $21.16 | $82.00 | $82.00 | 74% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Behav Chng Smoking 3-10 Min File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $22.10 | $34.00 | $4.59–$18.56 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Behav Chng Smoking 3-10 Min File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $22.10 | $34.00 | $4.59–$18.56 | 35% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Behav Chng Smoking Greater Than 3 Min Up to 10 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $23.64 | $111.00 | $39.64–$134.06 | 79% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 WC Counsel Smoking Cessatn 3-10Min BCE+1 more line at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $28.02 | $82.42 | $13.71–$53.57 | 66% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Behav Chng Smoking Greater Than 3 Min Up to 10 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $28.35 | $105.00 | $39.64–$126.23 | 73% |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB Smoking and Tobacco Use Counseling - 3-10 Minutes File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $30.10 | $43.00 | $10.06–$43.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Smoking and Tobacco Use Counseling - 3-10 Minutes File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $30.10 | $43.00 | $7.87–$43.00 | 30% |
| Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN BEHAV CHG SMOKE U 10 File of Dec 19, 2024 · source file | $30.62 | $113.40 | $9.41–$206.00 | 73% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Behav Chng Smoking Greater Than 3 Min Up to 10 Min File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $31.50 | $88.00 | $22.00–$95.85 | 64% |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, 3-10 minutes File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $33.00 | $66.00 | $18.02–$66.00 | 50% |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, 3-10 minutes File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $33.52 | $119.70 | $39.50–$125.69 | 72% |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL BEHAV CHNG SMOKING 3-10 MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $34.00 | $34.00 | — | — |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 BEHAV CHNG SMOKING 3-10 MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $34.00 | $34.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 BEHAV CHNG SMOKING 3-10 MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $34.00 | $34.00 | — | — |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 OPWC Counsel Smoking Cessatn 3-10Min BCE+2 more lines at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $35.28 | $103.77 | $15.39–$67.45 | 66% |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Joliet, IL · (815) 725-7133 SMOKING CESS INTERMED >3M<10M File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $39.00 | $110.00 | $11.31–$110.00 | 65% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 SMOKING CESSATION 3-8 MIN File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $46.91 | $78.18 | $15.45–$78.18 | 40% |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Smoking And Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Visit; Intensive; G.T. 3 Min Up To 10 Min File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $54.00 | $54.00 | — | — |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $47.28–$430.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $47.28–$430.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $47.28–$430.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $43.28–$330.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $47.28–$430.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $47.28–$430.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 6, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $47.28–$430.00 | 50% |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $47.28–$430.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $47.28–$430.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 SMOKING CESSATION UP TO 10 MIN File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $60.00 | $120.00 | $33.06–$330.00 | 50% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Smoke/Tob Use Cessation Intermed 3 File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $63.70 | $98.00 | $13.23–$53.51 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Smoke/Tob Use Cessation Intermed 3 File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $63.70 | $98.00 | $13.23–$53.51 | 35% |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 SMOKCESSINTER>3MIN File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $67.20 | $96.00 | $11.34–$76.80 | 30% |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Behav Cnhg Smoking 3-10 Min File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $88.90 | $127.00 | $0.01–$163.40 | 30% |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Behav Cnhg Smoking 3-10 Min File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $88.90 | $127.00 | $0.01–$163.40 | 30% |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Smoking and Tobacco Use Counseling - 3-10 Minutes File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $92.40 | $132.00 | $24.68–$132.00 | 30% |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB SMOKE/TOB USE CESSATION INTERMED 3-10 MINS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $106.00 | $106.00 | — | — |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Behav Chng Smoking 3-10 Min File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $106.00 | $106.00 | — | — |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB SMOKE/TOB USE CESSATION INTERMED 3-10 MINS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $106.00 | $106.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HB SMOKE/TOB USE CESSATION INTERMED 3-10 MINS File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $106.00 | $106.00 | — | — |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC SMOKING CESSATION COUNSELING 10 MIN 1:1 File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $106.00 | $106.00 | — | — |
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL · (847) 360-3000 BEHAV CHG SMOKE U 10 File of Mar 31, 2025 · source file | $115.04 | $115.04 | $6.90–$84.00 | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Smoking And Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Visit; Intensive; G.T. 3 Min Up To 10 Min-Pbb File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $129.00 | $129.00 | — | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Smoking And Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Visit; Intensive; G.T. 3 Min Up To 10 Min File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $219.00 | $219.00 | — | — |
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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
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At or below Medicare This cash price is at or below what Medicare pays a hospital for the same service, which is unusually low. It is what the hospital's file says; confirm it and what it includes before booking. More
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Outpatient: lowest $9.69, median $33.26, highest $129.00 — a 13.3× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 31 facilities here, median $34.00. 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 32 of 35 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 8 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 quit-smoking counseling is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Quit-smoking counseling explained.