Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Central Nervous System Principal cost in Chicago, IL
MS-DRG 024 · 2 hospitals in Chicago
Charges here run from $142,426 to $303,547 — a difference of $161,121 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Illinois hospital charges $129,008.
Hospitals in Chicago, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL |
$142,426 10% above the state average | $45,460 | 18 |
|
D
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL |
$303,547 135% above the state average | $37,728 | 15 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.