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Was I overcharged for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in Chicago, IL?

Hospitals in CHICAGO, IL charge $78,010–$208,980 for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS. Medicare pays $24,599.

By Priya Iyengar , Senior Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Priya Iyengar leads the billing code review team at BillRazor Research. She analyzes NCCI bundling edits, DRG coding, and regional rate variation. Expertise: NCCI bundling, DRG analysis, regional pricing.

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CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$229.9K
$130.8K
Well above average
Chicago average vs. benchmarks: $24.6K (Medicare rate) · $114.3K (City median)
$24,600
Medicare rate
$130,784
Chicago average
$78,011–$208,981
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Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

If you received a bill for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in CHICAGO, here's how to evaluate it. The 6 hospitals in CHICAGO charge between $78,010 and $208,980. The city average is $130,783, which is 5.3x the Medicare benchmark of $24,599.

Hospital charges for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in Chicago

Hospital Charge
LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Lowest $78,011
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER $94,053
ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL $110,217
AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER $118,327
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $175,113
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER Highest $208,981

What you can do

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Request an itemized bill

Call the hospital billing department and request a full itemized bill (UB-04 form). This shows every charge by line item, making it easier to spot errors.

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Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $24,599 for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS. The CHICAGO average is $130,783. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in Chicago

How do I know if I was overcharged for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in CHICAGO?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $24,599 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in CHICAGO, IL is $130,783. If your bill is significantly above $130,783, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in CHICAGO, IL?
Based on data from 6 hospitals in CHICAGO, the average charge is $130,783. Prices range from $78,010 to $208,980. Medicare pays $24,599.
What should I do if I think my RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS bill is too high?
Three steps: (1) Request an itemized bill — hospitals are required to provide one. (2) Compare each line item against Medicare benchmarks using a tool like BillRazor. (3) If errors are found, dispute the charges in writing. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.
Can I negotiate a lower price for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS?
Yes. Cash-pay patients can often negotiate 30–60% off chargemaster rates. You can also ask about payment plans, financial assistance programs, or whether an ASC (surgery center) option is available. The cheapest option in CHICAGO is 78010.62 — about $78,010.

Related pricing data

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS cost guideNational pricing breakdown across care settings
Chicago, IL hospital pricingCompare all hospitals in Chicago
LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL pricing
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER pricing

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Data: Federal hospital payment data, FY 2024. Hospital charges are average covered charges reported to the federal government. All publicly available under federal law.

Methodology: Fair price benchmarks are based on Medicare reimbursement rates and city-level charge distributions. The gauge shows where a price falls relative to the Medicare rate (green), city median (yellow), and highest hospital charge (red).

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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