Joint injection with ultrasound in Illinois
Below is what hospitals in Illinois charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 46 hospitals in Illinois run from $304 to $2,163. The typical hospital charges $1,008. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,008
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
51 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $304Insurance typically pays $271Sticker price $304 | Lowest price of any hospital | $271 | $304 |
| Presence St Joseph Hospital - Chicago IL | $345Insurance typically pays $338Sticker price $1,045 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $338 | $1,045 |
| Presence St Francis Hospital - Evanston IL | $345Insurance typically pays $338Sticker price $1,045 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $338 | $1,045 |
| Presence St Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center IL | $345Insurance typically pays $338Sticker price $1,045 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $338 | $1,045 |
| Presence Resurrection Medical Center IL | $345Insurance typically pays $338Sticker price $1,045 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $338 | $1,045 |
| Presence Holy Family Medical Center IL | $345Insurance typically pays $338Sticker price $1,045 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $338 | $1,045 |
| Fayette County Hospital IL · Price file October 20, 2026 | $352Insurance typically pays $104Sticker price $352 | Cheaper than 87% of hospitals | $104 | $352 |
| Trinity Rock Island IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $466Insurance typically pays $142Sticker price $582 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $142 | $582 |
| Roseland Community Hospital IL · Price file July 1, 2026 | $576Insurance typically pays $348Sticker price $695 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $348 | $695 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $675Insurance typically pays $853Sticker price $1,350 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $853 | $1,350 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers IL · Price file October 27, 2026 | $772Insurance typically pays $1,251Sticker price $3,207 | Cheaper than 58% of hospitals | $1,251 | $3,207 |
| South Shore Hospital IL · Price file February 4, 2026 | $826Insurance typically pays $553Sticker price $1,181 | Cheaper than 56% of hospitals | $553 | $1,181 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $966Insurance typically pays $375Sticker price $966 | Cheaper than 53% of hospitals | $375 | $966 |
| Copley Memorial Hospital Aurora, IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $966Insurance typically pays $1,024Sticker price $1,932 | Cheaper than 51% of hospitals | $1,024 | $1,932 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Saint James Hospital IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Saint Clare Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| St Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Saint Luke Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Saint Paul Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Holy Family Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| St Joseph Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,050Insurance typically pays $336Sticker price $1,750 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $336 | $1,750 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,243Insurance typically pays $1,288Sticker price $1,776 | Pricier than 82% of hospitals | $1,288 | $1,776 |
| Rochelle Community Hospital IL · Price file September 28, 2026 | $1,416Insurance typically pays $1,097Sticker price $1,416 | Pricier than 84% of hospitals | $1,097 | $1,416 |
| Memorial Medical Center IL · Price file September 17, 2026 | $1,598Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,598 | Pricier than 87% of hospitals | — | $1,598 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center IL · Price file June 3, 2026 | $1,663Insurance typically pays $352Sticker price $1,663 | Pricier than 89% of hospitals | $352 | $1,663 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $1,671Insurance typically pays $2,140Sticker price $2,786 | Pricier than 91% of hospitals | $2,140 | $2,786 |
| Memorial Hospital Shiloh IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $1,671Insurance typically pays $2,140Sticker price $2,786 | Pricier than 91% of hospitals | $2,140 | $2,786 |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,923Insurance typically pays $322Sticker price $1,923 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | $322 | $1,923 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,923Insurance typically pays $530Sticker price $1,923 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | $530 | $1,923 |
| Hillsboro Area Hospital IL · Price file October 7, 2026 | $2,163Insurance typically pays $1,189Sticker price $2,403 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,189 | $2,403 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $3,036 | — | — | $3,036 |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,560 | — | — | $1,560 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,657 | — | — | $1,657 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $317Sticker price — | — | $317 | — |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $317Sticker price — | — | $317 | — |
Procedure code 20611. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.