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Was I overcharged for SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC in Chicago, IL?

Hospitals in CHICAGO, IL charge $43,170–$157,516 for SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC. Medicare pays $19,936.

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$135.7K
$83.2K
Above average
Chicago average vs. benchmarks: $19.9K (Medicare rate) · $76.7K (City median)
$19,936
Medicare rate
$83,248
Chicago average
$43,170–$157,516
Price range
23
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 SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC in CHICAGO, here's how to evaluate it. The 23 hospitals in CHICAGO charge between $43,170 and $157,516. The city average is $83,247, which is 4.2x the Medicare benchmark of $19,936.

Hospital charges for SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC in Chicago

Hospital Charge
ST BERNARD HOSPITAL Lowest $43,170
THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $52,307
SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL $55,696
JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL $59,634
SWEDISH HOSPITAL $60,212
LORETTO HOSPITAL $60,215
INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO $61,609
ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL $61,824
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER $62,359
COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER $66,612
LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $72,018
ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER $76,669
HUMBOLDT PARK HEALTH $79,367
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL $86,627
PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGO $92,471
MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER $95,102
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $100,744
AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER $101,961
PRESENCE SAINTS MARY AND ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER $108,016
ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL $111,874
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL AND CLINICS $123,383
SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL $125,308
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER Highest $157,516

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.

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Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $19,936 for SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC. The CHICAGO average is $83,247. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC in Chicago

How do I know if I was overcharged for SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC in CHICAGO?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $19,936 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in CHICAGO, IL is $83,247. If your bill is significantly above $83,247, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC in CHICAGO, IL?
Based on data from 23 hospitals in CHICAGO, the average charge is $83,247. Prices range from $43,170 to $157,516. Medicare pays $19,936.
What should I do if I think my SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 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 SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC?
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 43170.1 — about $43,170.

Related pricing data

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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