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Was I overcharged for ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC in Chicago, IL?

Hospitals in CHICAGO, IL charge $39,831–$62,563 for ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC. Medicare pays $7,352.

By Elena Vasquez , Medical Billing Research Lead · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Elena Vasquez leads hospital billing pattern analysis at BillRazor Research. She focuses on identifying overcharges, markup outliers, and patient advocacy strategies. Expertise: hospital billing patterns, overcharge analysis, patient advocacy.

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CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$68.8K
$52.5K
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Chicago average vs. benchmarks: $7.4K (Medicare rate) · $55.3K (City median)
$7,353
Medicare rate
$52,452
Chicago average
$39,831–$62,564
Price range
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Hospitals
Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

If you received a bill for ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC in CHICAGO, here's how to evaluate it. The 6 hospitals in CHICAGO charge between $39,831 and $62,563. The city average is $52,451, which is 7.1x the Medicare benchmark of $7,352.

Hospital charges for ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC in Chicago

Hospital Charge
SWEDISH HOSPITAL Lowest $39,831
ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL $40,911
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER $50,438
LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $60,186
AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER $60,781
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Highest $62,564

What you can do

1
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.

2
Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $7,352 for ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC. The CHICAGO average is $52,451. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC in Chicago

How do I know if I was overcharged for ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC in CHICAGO?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $7,352 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in CHICAGO, IL is $52,451. If your bill is significantly above $52,451, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC in CHICAGO, IL?
Based on data from 6 hospitals in CHICAGO, the average charge is $52,451. Prices range from $39,831 to $62,563. Medicare pays $7,352.
What should I do if I think my ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC 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 ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC?
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 39831.46 — about $39,831.

Related pricing data

ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC cost guideNational pricing breakdown across care settings
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SWEDISH HOSPITAL pricing
ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL 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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