Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity in Illinois
Below is what hospitals in Illinois charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 48 hospitals in Illinois run from $378 to $3,963. The typical hospital charges $1,282. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,282
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $378Insurance typically pays $761Sticker price $1,644 | Lowest price of any hospital | $761 | $1,644 |
| Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital IL · Price file July 7, 2026 | $394Insurance typically pays $405Sticker price $492 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $405 | $492 |
| Presence St Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center IL | $514Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $1,557 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $709 | $1,557 |
| Presence Resurrection Medical Center IL | $514Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $1,557 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $709 | $1,557 |
| Presence St Francis Hospital - Evanston IL | $514Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $1,557 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $709 | $1,557 |
| Presence Holy Family Medical Center IL | $514Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $1,557 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $709 | $1,557 |
| Presence St Joseph Hospital - Chicago IL | $514Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $1,557 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $709 | $1,557 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $570Insurance typically pays $590Sticker price $814 | Cheaper than 85% of hospitals | $590 | $814 |
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $656Insurance typically pays $692Sticker price $656 | Cheaper than 83% of hospitals | $692 | $656 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers IL · Price file October 27, 2026 | $713Insurance typically pays $672Sticker price $2,964 | Cheaper than 81% of hospitals | $672 | $2,964 |
| Rochelle Community Hospital IL · Price file September 28, 2026 | $1,069Insurance typically pays $882Sticker price $1,069 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $882 | $1,069 |
| Trinity Rock Island IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,094Insurance typically pays $212Sticker price $1,368 | Cheaper than 77% of hospitals | $212 | $1,368 |
| Copley Memorial Hospital Aurora, IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,160Insurance typically pays $1,230Sticker price $2,321 | Cheaper than 74% of hospitals | $1,230 | $2,321 |
| South Shore Hospital IL · Price file February 4, 2026 | $1,183Insurance typically pays $1,201Sticker price $1,690 | Cheaper than 72% of hospitals | $1,201 | $1,690 |
| Fhn Memorial Hospital IL · Price file February 23, 2026 | $1,205Insurance typically pays $1,069Sticker price $1,506 | Cheaper than 70% of hospitals | $1,069 | $1,506 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,282Insurance typically pays $1,621Sticker price $2,565 | Cheaper than 68% of hospitals | $1,621 | $2,565 |
| Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Saint James Hospital IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Osf Holy Family Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| St Joseph Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Osf Saint Clare Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Osf Saint Luke Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Osf Saint Paul Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| St Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $1,295Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $2,159 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $686 | $2,159 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,622Insurance typically pays $672Sticker price $1,622 | Pricier than 83% of hospitals | $672 | $1,622 |
| Memorial Medical Center IL · Price file September 17, 2026 | $1,863Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,863 | Pricier than 85% of hospitals | — | $1,863 |
| Hillsboro Area Hospital IL · Price file October 7, 2026 | $2,014Insurance typically pays $1,920Sticker price $2,238 | Pricier than 87% of hospitals | $1,920 | $2,238 |
| Jackson Park Hospital IL | $2,125Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,656 | Pricier than 89% of hospitals | — | $2,656 |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,265Insurance typically pays $1,083Sticker price $2,265 | Pricier than 91% of hospitals | $1,083 | $2,265 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,265Insurance typically pays $1,083Sticker price $2,265 | Pricier than 91% of hospitals | $1,083 | $2,265 |
| Fayette County Hospital IL · Price file October 20, 2026 | $3,562Insurance typically pays $462Sticker price $3,562 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | $462 | $3,562 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $3,963Insurance typically pays $4,954Sticker price $6,605 | Pricier than 98% of hospitals | $4,954 | $6,605 |
| Memorial Hospital Shiloh IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $3,963Insurance typically pays $4,954Sticker price $6,605 | Pricier than 98% of hospitals | $4,954 | $6,605 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $664Sticker price — | — | $664 | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,018 | — | — | $2,018 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $664Sticker price — | — | $664 | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,979 | — | — | $1,979 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,374 | — | — | $2,374 |
Procedure code 32554. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.