OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION Cost in Illinois
21 hospitals in Illinois report pricing for obstetric care/c-section. The average cash price is $5,478.
21
in Illinois
$10,733
gross charge
$5,478
49% below list price
$5,924 – $37,992
6.4x spread
OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION costs an average of $5,478 (cash/self-pay price) in Illinois, based on data from 21 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $5,924 to $37,992 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in Illinois
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MARION | $7,200 | $1,152-84% | $684 – $10,800 | 0.1/10 | |
| DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS Deaconess Health System | MOUNT VERNON | $7,200 | $2,520-65% | $2,046 – $7,666 | 0.1/10 | |
| RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | RED BUD | $7,200 | $2,520-65% | $2,520 – $5,616 | 0.1/10 | |
| DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY Proprietary | ANNA | $7,200 | $2,592-64% | $2,046 – $7,365 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRINITY ROCK ISLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCK ISLAND | $5,924 | $4,739-20% | $2,323 – $10,758 | 0.1/10 | |
| INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO Voluntary non-profit - Private | CHICAGO | $7,500 | $6,000-20% | $3,750 – $6,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| GIBSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GIBSON CITY | $6,404 | $6,404 | $1,921 – $6,084 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | HOOPESTON | $9,620 | $7,215-25% | $458 – $8,850 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CARTHAGE | $9,953 | $7,962-20% | $2,786 – $9,953 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EUREKA | $11,865 | $8,899-25% | $82 – $9,967 | 0.1/10 | |
| CGH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | STERLING | $37,992 | $10,258-73% | $7,598 – $30,394 | 0.1/10 | |
| KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONTICELLO | N/A | N/A | $1,991 – $3,752 | 0.1/10 | |
| FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELDORADO | N/A | N/A | $2,046 – $4,040 | 0.1/10 | |
| MACNEAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | BERWYN | N/A | N/A | $2,609 – $2,609 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MELROSE PARK | N/A | N/A | $2,609 – $2,609 | 0.1/10 | |
| BLESSING HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | QUINCY | N/A | N/A | $2,690 – $6,036 | 0.1/10 | |
| ANDERSON HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review) | MARYVILLE | N/A | N/A | $3,072 – $3,072 | 0.1/10 | |
| ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PITTSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $3,450 – $6,036 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MAYWOOD | N/A | N/A | $3,778 – $3,778 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | NORMAL | N/A | N/A | $5,305 – $5,305 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STAUNTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | STAUNTON | N/A | N/A | $5,358 – $5,358 | 0.1/10 |
MARION, IL · Proprietary
List Price
$7,200
Cash Price
$1,152-84%
Negotiated Range
$684 – $10,800
MOUNT VERNON, IL · Deaconess Health System
List Price
$7,200
Cash Price
$2,520-65%
Negotiated Range
$2,046 – $7,666
RED BUD, IL · Proprietary
List Price
$7,200
Cash Price
$2,520-65%
Negotiated Range
$2,520 – $5,616
ANNA, IL · Proprietary
List Price
$7,200
Cash Price
$2,592-64%
Negotiated Range
$2,046 – $7,365
ROCK ISLAND, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,924
Cash Price
$4,739-20%
Negotiated Range
$2,323 – $10,758
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,500
Cash Price
$6,000-20%
Negotiated Range
$3,750 – $6,000
GIBSON CITY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,404
Cash Price
$6,404
Negotiated Range
$1,921 – $6,084
HOOPESTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$9,620
Cash Price
$7,215-25%
Negotiated Range
$458 – $8,850
CARTHAGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$9,953
Cash Price
$7,962-20%
Negotiated Range
$2,786 – $9,953
EUREKA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$11,865
Cash Price
$8,899-25%
Negotiated Range
$82 – $9,967
STERLING, IL · Government - Local
List Price
$37,992
Cash Price
$10,258-73%
Negotiated Range
$7,598 – $30,394
MONTICELLO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,991 – $3,752
ELDORADO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,046 – $4,040
BERWYN, IL · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,609 – $2,609
MELROSE PARK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,609 – $2,609
QUINCY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,690 – $6,036
MARYVILLE, IL · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,072 – $3,072
PITTSFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,450 – $6,036
MAYWOOD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,778 – $3,778
NORMAL, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,305 – $5,305
STAUNTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,358 – $5,358
OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION Cost by City in Illinois
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What Affects OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION Cost in Illinois
Hospital charges for obstetric care/c-section in Illinois vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
When comparing obstetric care/c-section prices, the facility type matters enormously. Independent imaging centers in Illinois frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.
Based on data from 21 hospitals in Illinois, obstetric care/c-section prices range from $5,924 to $37,992 — a 6.4x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Illinois
In Illinois, obstetric care/c-section is available at both hospital outpatient departments and independent imaging centers. The price difference between these settings is often the single largest factor in your total bill.
Hospital outpatient departments include a facility fee that independent centers don't charge. This fee alone can add $200–$1,500+ to the cost of a obstetric care/c-section. The clinical quality of the scan is generally comparable between settings when performed by qualified technologists.
Before scheduling, ask your referring physician whether an independent center is appropriate for your clinical situation. For routine diagnostic imaging, many patients achieve significant savings at freestanding centers.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Illinois
If you're paying out of pocket for obstetric care/c-section in Illinois, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In Illinois, the average cash price for obstetric care/c-section is $5,478, which is 49% lower than the average list price of $10,733. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.