HCHG CT THORACENTESIS PLEURAL ASPIRATION 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 $443 to $6,231. The typical hospital charges $2,022. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,022
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 | $443Insurance typically pays $923Sticker price $1,927 | Lowest price of any hospital | $923 | $1,927 |
| Presence St Joseph Hospital - Chicago IL | $706Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $2,139 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $709 | $2,139 |
| Presence St Francis Hospital - Evanston IL | $706Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $2,139 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $709 | $2,139 |
| Presence St Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center IL | $706Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $2,139 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $709 | $2,139 |
| Presence Resurrection Medical Center IL | $706Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $2,139 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $709 | $2,139 |
| Presence Holy Family Medical Center IL | $706Insurance typically pays $709Sticker price $2,139 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $709 | $2,139 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers IL · Price file October 27, 2026 | $831Insurance typically pays $1,939Sticker price $3,454 | Cheaper than 87% of hospitals | $1,939 | $3,454 |
| South Shore Hospital IL · Price file February 4, 2026 | $852Insurance typically pays $1,201Sticker price $1,217 | Cheaper than 85% of hospitals | $1,201 | $1,217 |
| Rochelle Community Hospital IL · Price file September 28, 2026 | $1,102Insurance typically pays $981Sticker price $1,102 | Cheaper than 83% of hospitals | $981 | $1,102 |
| Roseland Community Hospital IL · Price file July 1, 2026 | $1,250Insurance typically pays $788Sticker price $1,576 | Cheaper than 81% of hospitals | $788 | $1,576 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,345Insurance typically pays $1,613Sticker price $2,690 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,613 | $2,690 |
| Fhn Memorial Hospital IL · Price file February 23, 2026 | $1,468Insurance typically pays $1,238Sticker price $1,835 | Cheaper than 57% of hospitals | $1,238 | $1,835 |
| Trinity Rock Island IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,533Insurance typically pays $262Sticker price $1,916 | Cheaper than 55% of hospitals | $262 | $1,916 |
| Copley Memorial Hospital Aurora, IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,902Insurance typically pays $2,017Sticker price $3,805 | Cheaper than 53% of hospitals | $2,017 | $3,805 |
| Hillsboro Area Hospital IL · Price file October 7, 2026 | $2,015Insurance typically pays $1,903Sticker price $2,239 | Cheaper than 51% of hospitals | $1,903 | $2,239 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,030Insurance typically pays $672Sticker price $2,030 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $672 | $2,030 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,220Insurance typically pays $1,083Sticker price $2,220 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $1,083 | $2,220 |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,220Insurance typically pays $1,083Sticker price $2,220 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $1,083 | $2,220 |
| Fayette County Hospital IL · Price file October 20, 2026 | $2,454Insurance typically pays $785Sticker price $2,454 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $785 | $2,454 |
| Memorial Medical Center IL · Price file September 17, 2026 | $2,476Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,476 | Pricier than 60% of hospitals | — | $2,476 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center IL · Price file June 3, 2026 | $2,634Insurance typically pays $1,054Sticker price $2,634 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $1,054 | $2,634 |
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,955Insurance typically pays $692Sticker price $2,955 | Pricier than 64% of hospitals | $692 | $2,955 |
| Osf Saint Luke Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Osf Saint Paul Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| St Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Osf Holy Family Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Saint James Hospital IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Osf Saint Clare Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| St Joseph Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $2,985Insurance typically pays $686Sticker price $4,975 | Pricier than 66% of hospitals | $686 | $4,975 |
| Memorial Hospital Shiloh IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $4,118Insurance typically pays $5,101Sticker price $6,864 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | $5,101 | $6,864 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $4,118Insurance typically pays $5,101Sticker price $6,864 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | $5,101 | $6,864 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $6,231Insurance typically pays $3,854Sticker price $8,901 | Highest price of any hospital | $3,854 | $8,901 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $664Sticker price — | — | $664 | — |
| St. Alexius Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $664Sticker price — | — | $664 | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,848 | — | — | $2,848 |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $3,009 | — | — | $3,009 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $4,363 | — | — | $4,363 |
Procedure code 32555. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.