Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Above Average Cost
54x
the federal fair-price benchmark
4,036
94 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network)charges 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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJX CGEN CAR CTH SLCTV C ANG | 93563 | $8,631 | $50 | +$8,581 |
| INSJ STABLJ DEV W/O DCMPRN | 22870 | $16,480 | $101 | +$16,379 |
| NJX CGEN CAR CATH SLCTV OPAC | 93564 | $8,631 | $53 | +$8,578 |
| INSERT/PLACE HEART CATHETER | 93503 | $8,631 | $82 | +$8,550 |
| VENOUS SAMPLING BY CATHETER | 75893 | $10,733 | $111 | +$10,623 |
| CONTRAST EXAM THORACIC AORTA | 75605 | $10,733 | $121 | +$10,612 |
| PRQ CORONARY MECH THROMBECT | 92973 | $7,162 | $82 | +$7,081 |
| CARDIOASSIST EXTERNAL | 92971 | $7,162 | $88 | +$7,074 |
| INSJ STABLJ DEV W/DCMPRN | 22868 | $16,480 | $215 | +$16,265 |
| RMVL OF SUBQ DEFIBRILLATOR | 33272 | $23,649 | $310 | +$23,339 |
| ARTERY X-RAYS PELVIS | 75736 | $10,733 | $143 | +$10,590 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/SINGL LEAD | 33240 | $23,649 | $320 | +$23,329 |
| INSJ BIOMECHANICAL DEVICE | 22853 | $16,480 | $229 | +$16,251 |
| RMVL& REPLC PULSE GEN 1 LEAD | 33262 | $23,649 | $329 | +$23,320 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/DUAL LEADS | 33230 | $23,649 | $333 | +$23,316 |
| RMVL & RPLCMT DFB GEN 2 LEAD | 33263 | $23,649 | $342 | +$23,307 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/MULT LEADS | 33231 | $23,649 | $355 | +$23,294 |
| RMVL & RPLCMT DFB GEN MLT LD | 33264 | $23,649 | $355 | +$23,294 |
| INSERT ELECTRD/PM CATH SNGL | 33210 | $9,013 | $141 | +$8,872 |
| ARTERY X-RAYS ABDOMEN | 75726 | $10,733 | $168 | +$10,566 |
About Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) Pricing
Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) in , IL charges 54x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 94procedures 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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