Total thyroidectomy cost in Illinois
In Illinois, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for total thyroid removal (thyroidectomy): from $936.68 to $73,286.35, with a median of $6,446.00. The lowest price is at Humboldt Park Health (Chicago). The highest price is 78.2× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 60240. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$936.68Humboldt Park Health
Median$6,446.00half pay less
Highest$73,286.35in Illinois
Lowest saves$5,509.32vs the median
Hospitals in Illinois, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Park Health lowest Chicago · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Removal of thyroid | $936.68 | $3,345.30 | Aug 24, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, IL PR THYROIDECTOMY TOTAL/COMPLETE | $1,282.05 | $3,663.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital Anna · Anna, IL PR THYROIDECTOMY TOTAL/COMPLETE | $1,282.05 | $3,663.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion · Marion-Herrin, IL PR THYROIDECTOMY TOTAL/COMPLETE | $1,282.05 | $3,663.00 | Feb 3, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Medical Center Rock Island · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL PR THYROIDECTOMY | $2,261.60 | $2,827.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Removal of thyroid - 60240 - OR36060240 | $6,446.00 | $45,509.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Removal of thyroid | $6,446.00 | $35,181.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Thyroidectomy Total/Complete | $29,962.25 | $42,803.21 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Thyroidectomy Total/Complete | $33,571.80 | $47,959.71 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Thyroidectomy Total/Complete | $34,266.13 | $48,951.61 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Thyroidectomy Total/Complete | $44,451.69 | $63,502.41 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Thyroidectomy Total/Complete | $48,340.72 | $69,058.17 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Thyroidectomy Total/Complete | $73,286.35 | $104,694.79 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 9 | $936.68 | $33,571.80 |
| Anna, IL | 1 | $1,282.05 | $1,282.05 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 1 | $2,261.60 | $2,261.60 |
| Marion-Herrin, IL | 1 | $1,282.05 | $1,282.05 |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 1 | $1,282.05 | $1,282.05 |
What it is
This code covers removing the whole thyroid gland through a cut in the lower front of the neck.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.
Total thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) in other states
- Alabama$15,636.83
- Alaska$7,721.00
- Arizona$7,418.74
- Arkansas$10,988.73
- California$33,499.20
- Connecticut$5,255.00
- Delaware$18,661.75
- Florida$15,737.88
- Georgia$9,791.00
- Idaho$15,131.00
- Indiana$1,282.05
- Iowa$2,261.60
- Kansas$1,306.08
- Kentucky$1,282.05
- Maine$644.75
- Maryland$6,293.23
- Massachusetts$8,454.95
- Michigan$2,518.20
- Minnesota$2,506.41
- Mississippi$23,257.35
- Missouri$13,013.10
- Montana$15,067.90
- Nebraska$2,104.20
- Nevada$6,575.00
- New Hampshire$2,548.09
- New Jersey$6,616.57
- New York$5,794.74
- Ohio$22,664.42
- Oklahoma$13,625.54
- Oregon$2,193.60
- Pennsylvania$7,920.90
- South Carolina$29,025.06
- South Dakota$5,753.90
- Tennessee$2,578.82
- Texas$9,490.92
- Vermont$2,754.56
- Virginia$32,043.40
- Washington$12,745.85
- West Virginia$4,631.30
- Wisconsin$5,200.00
- Wyoming$4,252.73
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.