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University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Above Average Cost

Price Multiplier

63x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

9,239

150 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 63x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $6,300 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 University of Illinois Hospital and Clinicscharges 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
HC Ep Rmvl Impltbl Dfb Plse Gen W/Repl Plse Gen 1 Lead33262$90,319$329+$89,990
HC Ep Insj Implntbl Defib Pulse Gen W/Exist Dual Leads33230$90,319$333+$89,986
HC Ep Rmvl Impltbl Dfb Plse Gen W/Rplcmt Plse Gen 2 Ld33263$90,319$342+$89,977
HC Ep Insj Implntbl Defib Pulse Gen W/Exist Multileads33231$90,319$355+$89,964

About University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Pricing

University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics in Chicago, IL charges 63x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive 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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