All published prices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

287 procedures, each showing what the hospital billed, what that care was actually paid for, and how the charge compares with the national middle for the same coded work.

Procedure	Patients	Charged	Actually paid	vs national
Pulmonary Embolism without Major Complications MS-DRG 176 · Inpatient stay	19	$52,666	$10,597	+50%
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Major Complications MS-DRG 268 · Inpatient stay	19	$500,008	$88,746	+49%
Other Circulatory System Operating Room Procedures MS-DRG 264 · Inpatient stay	19	$194,964	$44,780	+44%
Hip or Knee Replacement (severe) MS-DRG 469 · Inpatient stay	19	$128,457	$30,965	-9%
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Complications/mcc MS-DRG 614 · Inpatient stay	19	$193,029	$23,390	+89%
Hypertension without Major Complications MS-DRG 305 · Inpatient stay	18	$39,139	$8,864	+17%
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures without Complications/mcc MS-DRG 331 · Inpatient stay	18	$100,098	$16,891	+34%
Liver Transplant with Major Complications or Intestinal Transplant MS-DRG 005 · Inpatient stay	18	$860,363	$120,291	+20%
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures without Cardiac Catheterization MS-DRG 220 · Inpatient stay	18	$378,664	$64,753	+62%
Lymphoma and Non-acute Leukemia with Complications MS-DRG 841 · Inpatient stay	18	$87,157	$17,996	-4%
Other Operating Room Procedures for Injuries with Complications MS-DRG 908 · Inpatient stay	18	$103,941	$19,353	+15%
Headaches without Major Complications MS-DRG 103 · Inpatient stay	18	$49,400	$12,845	+7%
Lymphoma and Non-acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Major Complications MS-DRG 823 · Inpatient stay	18	$332,370	$57,374	about average
Pneumonia (with complications) MS-DRG 194 · Inpatient stay	17	$35,027	$8,949	+10%
Heart Attack (with complications) MS-DRG 281 · Inpatient stay	17	$66,639	$9,896	+52%
Irregular Heartbeat (uncomplicated) MS-DRG 310 · Inpatient stay	17	$25,488	$7,496	about average
Psychoses MS-DRG 885 · Inpatient stay	17	$65,719	$15,896	+82%
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Major Complications MS-DRG 521 · Inpatient stay	17	$266,792	$41,855	+137%
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant MS-DRG 014 · Inpatient stay	17	$375,520	$127,186	-24%
Postoperative and Post-traumatic Infections without Major Complications MS-DRG 863 · Inpatient stay	17	$36,438	$12,266	-5%
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Complications MS-DRG 372 · Inpatient stay	17	$46,564	$11,835	+17%
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Major Complications MS-DRG 438 · Inpatient stay	17	$71,506	$18,920	about average
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Major Complications MS-DRG 335 · Inpatient stay	17	$259,882	$58,513	+53%
Cochlear Implant Procedure APC 5166 · Hospital outpatient visit	17	$154,603	$32,515	+27%
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Major Complications MS-DRG 070 · Inpatient stay	16	$87,390	$19,576	+32%
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Complications MS-DRG 141 · Inpatient stay	16	$183,507	$46,480	+56%
Other Respiratory System Operating Room Procedures with Complications MS-DRG 167 · Inpatient stay	16	$109,565	$23,534	+41%
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Complications MS-DRG 336 · Inpatient stay	16	$125,333	$34,322	+27%
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral without Complications/mcc MS-DRG 355 · Inpatient stay	16	$83,572	$14,298	+26%
Digestive Malignancy with Complications MS-DRG 375 · Inpatient stay	16	$66,233	$13,836	+24%
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Major Complications MS-DRG 405 · Inpatient stay	16	$288,752	$54,615	+10%
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Complications MS-DRG 493 · Inpatient stay	16	$141,162	$30,454	+39%
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Central Nervous System Principal MS-DRG 024 · Inpatient stay	15	$303,547	$37,728	+97%
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Major Complications MS-DRG 242 · Inpatient stay	15	$135,219	$34,436	about average
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit MS-DRG 216 · Inpatient stay	15	$564,610	$115,159	+27%
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Operating Room Procedures with MS-DRG 516 · Inpatient stay	15	$114,468	$22,015	+29%
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Complications MS-DRG 674 · Inpatient stay	15	$104,315	$30,684	+7%
Postoperative or Post-traumatic Infections with Operating Room Procedures with MS-DRG 857 · Inpatient stay	15	$133,322	$32,908	+38%
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Major Complications MS-DRG 917 · Inpatient stay	15	$62,696	$17,294	-8%
Extensive Operating Room Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Complications MS-DRG 982 · Inpatient stay	15	$119,287	$24,548	+14%
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses without Major Complications MS-DRG 206 · Inpatient stay	15	$46,157	$9,673	about average
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy without C.d.e. with Major Complications MS-DRG 417 · Inpatient stay	15	$169,218	$35,511	+61%
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Major Complications MS-DRG 380 · Inpatient stay	15	$102,729	$26,342	+22%
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio MS-DRG 808 · Inpatient stay	15	$180,275	$31,195	+69%
Viral Illness without Major Complications MS-DRG 866 · Inpatient stay	15	$41,027	$13,861	-8%
Transurethral Prostatectomy with Complications/mcc MS-DRG 713 · Inpatient stay	15	$99,889	$17,889	+49%
Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures APC 5224 · Hospital outpatient visit	15	$146,251	$18,907	+53%
Level 6 Gynecologic Procedures APC 5416 · Hospital outpatient visit	15	$84,531	$7,349	+107%
Level 1 Icd and Similar Procedures APC 5231 · Hospital outpatient visit	15	$129,761	$22,865	+38%
Stroke (uncomplicated) MS-DRG 066 · Inpatient stay	14	$52,570	$7,942	+47%
Signs and Symptoms without Major Complications MS-DRG 948 · Inpatient stay	14	$45,708	$9,904	+41%
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Major Complications MS-DRG 082 · Inpatient stay	14	$117,711	$26,812	+22%
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Complications MS-DRG 240 · Inpatient stay	14	$105,286	$29,075	-13%
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Complications MS-DRG 354 · Inpatient stay	14	$108,918	$18,434	+29%
Postoperative or Post-traumatic Infections with Operating Room Procedures with Major MS-DRG 856 · Inpatient stay	14	$291,636	$52,133	+54%
Other Digestive System Operating Room Procedures with Major Complications MS-DRG 356 · Inpatient stay	14	$283,486	$49,271	+54%
Connective Tissue Disorders with Complications MS-DRG 546 · Inpatient stay	14	$58,046	$12,930	+3%
Major Male Pelvic Procedures with Complications/mcc MS-DRG 707 · Inpatient stay	14	$147,394	$30,100	+52%
Level 1 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures APC 5461 · Hospital outpatient visit	14	$37,126	$3,309	+63%
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy without Major MS-DRG 897 · Inpatient stay	13	$35,358	$10,334	+9%
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Complications MS-DRG 071 · Inpatient stay	13	$56,842	$12,044	+28%
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Complications MS-DRG 580 · Inpatient stay	13	$124,744	$54,308	+51%
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies without Major Complications MS-DRG 554 · Inpatient stay	13	$32,843	$9,416	about average
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy with Major Complications MS-DRG 896 · Inpatient stay	13	$61,784	$21,232	-6%
Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures MS-DRG 212 · Inpatient stay	13	$590,545	$141,794	+16%
Major Bladder Procedures with Major Complications MS-DRG 653 · Inpatient stay	13	$391,993	$62,493	+74%
Level 2 Electrophysiologic Procedures APC 5212 · Hospital outpatient visit	13	$58,325	$7,263	+31%
Chest Pain MS-DRG 313 · Inpatient stay	12	$37,840	$8,520	+12%
Atherosclerosis without Major Complications MS-DRG 303 · Inpatient stay	12	$42,744	$9,926	+41%
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Major Complications MS-DRG 085 · Inpatient stay	12	$115,973	$24,248	+19%
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-neoplasm without Complications/mcc MS-DRG 661 · Inpatient stay	12	$88,679	$18,182	+88%
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio MS-DRG 809 · Inpatient stay	12	$57,363	$14,180	+4%
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical MS-DRG 402 · Inpatient stay	12	$213,484	$38,335	+50%
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm without Complications/mcc MS-DRG 658 · Inpatient stay	12	$136,109	$15,915	+78%
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Major Complications MS-DRG 471 · Inpatient stay	12	$215,205	$61,385	about average
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Major Complications MS-DRG 814 · Inpatient stay	12	$316,719	$166,509	+156%
Minor Skin Disorders without Major Complications MS-DRG 607 · Inpatient stay	12	$37,740	$10,282	about average
Other Factors Influencing Health Status MS-DRG 951 · Inpatient stay	11	$26,168	$7,015	+19%
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Complications MS-DRG 083 · Inpatient stay	11	$79,585	$26,576	+33%
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D MS-DRG 464 · Inpatient stay	11	$176,969	$33,428	+29%
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia as Secondary Diagnosis with Complications or High Dose MS-DRG 838 · Inpatient stay	11	$42,899	$22,829	-40%
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Major MS-DRG 020 · Inpatient stay	11	$422,534	$100,850	+21%
Signs and Symptoms with Major Complications MS-DRG 947 · Inpatient stay	11	$43,228	$18,047	-21%
Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with Mc MS-DRG 843 · Inpatient stay	11	$97,466	$21,496	-36%
Viral Illness with Major Complications MS-DRG 865 · Inpatient stay	11	$57,790	$16,750	-38%
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Major Complications MS-DRG 579 · Inpatient stay	11	$183,240	$38,104	-3%
Implantation of Drug Infusion Device APC 5471 · Hospital outpatient visit	11	$104,035	$17,308	+41%

These figures are averages across this hospital's Medicare patients in the most recent federal data year. They are not a quote and not your bill. For your own case, ask the hospital for a written good-faith estimate and check its published machine-readable price file.