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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

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Fairness Grade

B

Below Average Cost

Price Multiplier

18x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,840

150 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 18x the government benchmark — more expensive than average. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $1,800 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicagocharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
H CC 93573 NJX DRG C-CATHJ SLCTV P-ART ANGIOGRAPHY BI93573$25,175$61+$25,114
H CC 93503 INSERTION SWAN GANZ93503$35,643$82+$35,562

About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Pricing

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Chicago, IL charges about 18x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 150procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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