Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
CPT 99281 · Chicago, IL
These are Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 39 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $89.00, median $381.86, highest $1,177.40. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 0.0 mi | $399.70 | $571.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 3.5 mi | $114.95 | $410.55 | 2026-09-29 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi | $195.00 | $390.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi | $156.09 | $473.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 3.9 mi | $90.00 | $300.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 4.4 mi | $381.86 | $545.51 | 2026-09-22 |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.9 mi | $167.71 | $493.26 | 2025-03-17 |
| Swedish Hospital Chicago, IL | 6.9 mi | $462.00 | $462.00 | 2026-04-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 99281 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H ED LEVEL 1 VISIT - LOW (99281) line 20615 | outpatient | $458.50 | $655.00 | $111.35 – $1,474.00 |
| H ED LEVEL 1 VISIT - LOW (99281) line 434553 | inpatient | $458.50 | $655.00 | $242.35 – $3,678.00 |
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