Posted Price

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

1000 N Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 · Acute care hospital · Emergency room

These are Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.

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Emergency room

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes CPT 99291$3,063.20$4,376.00$726.42 – $4,376.00
Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) CPT 99281$399.70$571.00$94.79 – $571.00
Emergency room visit, level 2 CPT 99282$757.40$1,082.00
Emergency room visit, level 3 (moderate) CPT 99283$1,751.05$2,501.50
Emergency room visit, level 4 CPT 99284$4,274.02$6,105.74$2,274.00 – $2,527.00
Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) CPT 99285$9,942.80$14,204.00$2,274.00 – $2,527.00
Simple wound repair (stitches), 2.5 cm or less CPT 12001$3,618.82$5,169.74$692.00 – $770.00

Office visits

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
New patient office visit, about 15 to 29 minutes CPT 99202$215.60$308.00$64.68 – $308.00
New patient office visit, about 30 minutes CPT 99203$380.10$543.00$114.03 – $543.00
New patient office visit, about 45 minutes CPT 99204$438.20$626.00$131.46 – $626.00
New patient office visit, about 60 minutes CPT 99205$640.50$915.00$192.15 – $915.00
Office visit, established patient, about 10 to 19 minutes CPT 99212$196.00$280.00$58.80 – $280.00
Office visit, established patient, about 20 to 29 minutes CPT 99213$291.20$416.00$87.36 – $416.00
Office visit, established patient, about 30 to 39 minutes CPT 99214$398.30$569.00$119.49 – $569.00
Office visit, established patient, about 40 to 54 minutes CPT 99215$609.00$870.00$182.70 – $870.00
Office visit, established patient, brief (often a nurse) CPT 99211$158.90$227.00$47.67 – $227.00

Imaging

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
3D screening mammogram (tomosynthesis), add-on CPT 77063$125.30$179.00$29.71 – $179.00
Abdominal X-ray, 1 view CPT 74018$396.90$567.00$94.12 – $567.00
Ankle X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73610$541.80$774.00$128.48 – $774.00
Bone density scan (DEXA), hips and spine CPT 77080$637.00$910.00$151.06 – $910.00
Breast ultrasound, one breast, complete CPT 76641$532.00$760.00$126.16 – $760.00
Breast ultrasound, one breast, limited CPT 76642$438.90$627.00$104.08 – $627.00
Chest X-ray, 1 view CPT 71045$537.60$768.00$127.49 – $768.00
Chest X-ray, 2 views CPT 71046$674.10$963.00$159.86 – $963.00
CT angiogram of the chest (checks for lung clots) CPT 71275$3,502.80$5,004.00$830.66 – $5,004.00
CT angiogram of the head CPT 70496$3,656.10$5,223.00$867.02 – $5,223.00
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, with contrast CPT 74177$6,049.40$8,642.00$1,434.57 – $8,642.00
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, without and with contrast CPT 74178$7,105.70$10,151.00$1,685.07 – $10,151.00
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast CPT 74176$4,802.00$6,860.00$1,138.76 – $6,860.00
CT scan of the abdomen, without contrast CPT 74150$2,576.00$3,680.00$610.88 – $3,680.00
CT scan of the chest, with contrast CPT 71260$3,173.80$4,534.00$752.64 – $4,534.00
CT scan of the chest, without contrast CPT 71250$2,611.00$3,730.00$619.18 – $3,730.00
CT scan of the head, without contrast CPT 70450$2,474.50$3,535.00$586.81 – $3,535.00
CT scan of the neck (cervical spine), without contrast CPT 72125$3,168.20$4,526.00$751.32 – $4,526.00
CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast CPT 72193$2,907.80$4,154.00$689.56 – $4,154.00
CT scan of the sinuses or face, without contrast CPT 70486$2,606.10$3,723.00$618.02 – $3,723.00
Diagnostic mammogram, both breasts CPT 77066$513.80$734.00$121.84 – $734.00
Diagnostic mammogram, one breast CPT 77065$464.80$664.00$110.22 – $664.00
Foot X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73630$594.30$849.00$140.93 – $849.00
Hand X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73130$547.40$782.00$129.81 – $782.00
Knee X-ray, 3 views CPT 73562$598.50$855.00$141.93 – $855.00
Leg or arm vein ultrasound, both sides CPT 93970$2,626.40$3,752.00$622.83 – $3,752.00
Leg or arm vein ultrasound, one side CPT 93971$1,673.00$2,390.00$396.74 – $2,390.00
Lower back X-ray, 2 or 3 views CPT 72100$651.70$931.00$154.55 – $931.00
MRI of both breasts, without and with contrast CPT 77049$4,099.20$5,856.00$972.10 – $5,856.00
MRI of the abdomen, without and with contrast CPT 74183$4,385.50$6,265.00$1,039.99 – $6,265.00
MRI of the brain, without and with contrast CPT 70553$5,385.10$7,693.00$1,277.04 – $7,693.00
MRI of the brain, without contrast CPT 70551$3,887.10$5,553.00$921.80 – $5,553.00
MRI of the knee or other leg joint, without contrast CPT 73721$3,835.30$5,479.00$909.51 – $5,479.00
MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast CPT 72148$3,837.40$5,482.00$910.01 – $5,482.00
MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast CPT 72146$3,809.40$5,442.00$903.37 – $5,442.00
MRI of the neck (cervical spine), without contrast CPT 72141$4,171.30$5,959.00$989.19 – $5,959.00
MRI of the pelvis, without and with contrast CPT 72197$4,765.60$6,808.00$1,130.13 – $6,808.00
MRI of the shoulder or other arm joint, without contrast CPT 73221$3,591.70$5,131.00$851.75 – $5,131.00
Neck X-ray, 2 or 3 views CPT 72040$665.70$951.00$157.87 – $951.00
Pelvic ultrasound, complete (not pregnancy) CPT 76856$1,509.90$2,157.00$358.06 – $2,157.00
Pregnancy ultrasound, 14 weeks or later, single baby CPT 76805$1,206.10$1,723.00$286.02 – $1,723.00
Pregnancy ultrasound, under 14 weeks, single baby CPT 76801$940.80$1,344.00$223.10 – $1,344.00
Screening mammogram, both breasts CPT 77067$523.60$748.00$124.17 – $748.00
Shoulder X-ray, 2 or more views CPT 73030$623.00$890.00$147.74 – $890.00
Transvaginal pregnancy ultrasound CPT 76817$749.00$1,070.00$177.62 – $1,070.00
Transvaginal ultrasound CPT 76830$1,079.40$1,542.00$255.97 – $1,542.00
Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete CPT 76700$1,772.40$2,532.00$420.31 – $2,532.00
Ultrasound of the neck or thyroid CPT 76536$1,343.30$1,919.00$318.55 – $1,919.00
Wrist X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73110$492.80$704.00$116.86 – $704.00
X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views CPT 72110$909.30$1,299.00$215.63 – $1,299.00

Lab tests

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048$219.80$314.00$52.12 – $314.00
Blood culture CPT 87040$739.90$1,057.00$175.46 – $1,057.00
Blood draw (venipuncture) CPT 36415$702.80$1,004.00$3.00 – $36.49
BNP test (heart failure) CPT 83880$256.20$366.00$60.76 – $366.00
C-reactive protein (CRP) test CPT 86140$205.10$293.00$48.64 – $293.00
Chlamydia test (DNA/NAAT) CPT 87491$275.10$393.00$65.24 – $393.00
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025$121.80$174.00$28.88 – $174.00
Complete blood count (CBC), automated CPT 85027$104.30$149.00$24.73 – $149.00
Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053$306.60$438.00$72.71 – $438.00
COVID-19 PCR test CPT 87635$125.30$179.00$29.71 – $179.00
D-dimer test (blood clots) CPT 85379$140.70$201.00$33.37 – $201.00
Drug screen, instrument chemistry CPT 80307$693.70$991.00$164.51 – $991.00
Ferritin (iron stores) test CPT 82728$144.20$206.00$34.20 – $206.00
Free T4 (thyroid) test CPT 84439$121.10$173.00$28.72 – $173.00
Glucose (blood sugar) test CPT 82947$83.30$119.00$19.75 – $119.00
Gonorrhea test (DNA/NAAT) CPT 87591$275.10$393.00$65.24 – $393.00
Hemoglobin A1c test CPT 83036$116.90$167.00$27.72 – $167.00
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT 86803$253.40$362.00$60.09 – $362.00
HIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test CPT 87389$112.00$160.00$26.56 – $160.00
Iron test CPT 83540$79.10$113.00$18.76 – $113.00
Kidney function panel CPT 80069$219.10$313.00$51.96 – $313.00
Lipase test (pancreas) CPT 83690$163.10$233.00$38.68 – $233.00
Lipid panel, cholesterol and triglycerides CPT 80061$184.10$263.00$43.66 – $263.00
Liver function panel CPT 80076$276.50$395.00$65.57 – $395.00
Magnesium test CPT 83735$81.20$116.00$19.26 – $116.00
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), clotting test CPT 85730$113.40$162.00$26.89 – $162.00
Pregnancy blood test (hCG), quantitative CPT 84702$235.90$337.00$55.94 – $337.00
Prothrombin time (PT/INR), clotting test CPT 85610$77.70$111.00$18.43 – $111.00
PSA (prostate specific antigen), free CPT 84154$166.60$238.00$39.51 – $238.00
PSA (prostate specific antigen), total CPT 84153$176.40$252.00$41.83 – $252.00
Rapid strep test CPT 87880$133.00$190.00$31.54 – $190.00
Sed rate (ESR) test CPT 85652$79.80$114.00$18.92 – $114.00
TB skin test CPT 86580$32.20$46.00$7.64 – $46.00
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) CPT 84443$162.40$232.00$38.51 – $232.00
Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) CPT 88305$8,089.20$11,556.00$75.28 – $149.49
Troponin test (heart damage) CPT 84484$170.80$244.00$40.50 – $244.00
Urinalysis, automated, with microscope CPT 81001$102.20$146.00$24.24 – $146.00
Urinalysis, automated, without microscope CPT 81003$102.20$146.00$24.24 – $146.00
Urinalysis, manual, without microscope CPT 81002$110.60$158.00$26.23 – $158.00
Urine culture, colony count CPT 87086$177.10$253.00$42.00 – $253.00
Urine pregnancy test CPT 81025$125.30$179.00$29.71 – $179.00
Vitamin B12 test CPT 82607$135.10$193.00$32.04 – $193.00
Vitamin D test CPT 82306$191.10$273.00$45.32 – $273.00

Heart

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Carotid artery ultrasound, both sides CPT 93880$2,336.60$3,338.00$554.11 – $3,338.00
ECG tracing only (no interpretation) CPT 93005$238.00$340.00$56.44 – $340.00
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), complete with Doppler CPT 93306$2,950.50$4,215.00$699.69 – $3,456.30
Left heart catheterization with coronary angiogram CPT 93458$18,926.60$27,038.00$4,488.31 – $27,038.00
Nuclear stress test (heart perfusion imaging) CPT 78452$5,085.50$7,265.00$1,205.99 – $7,265.00
Treadmill stress test, complete CPT 93015$431.20$616.00$102.26 – $616.00

Surgery

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic CPT 29888$85,032.29$121,474.70$7,055.00 – $7,839.00
Appendix removal, laparoscopic CPT 44970$30,072.48$42,960.69$7,055.00 – $7,839.00
Breast biopsy with ultrasound guidance CPT 19083$3,747.10$5,353.00$5,353.00 – $5,353.00
Carpal tunnel release CPT 64721$13,738.86$19,626.94$3,577.00 – $3,975.00
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT 45380$11,528.19$16,468.84$1,635.00 – $3,045.00
Colonoscopy with polyp removal (snare) CPT 45385$7,901.69$11,288.13$2,741.00 – $3,045.00
Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378$4,336.60$6,195.14$2,741.00 – $3,045.00
Colposcopy with biopsy CPT 57454$8,640.62$12,343.74$692.00 – $770.00
Cystoscopy (bladder scope) CPT 52000$7,855.41$11,222.01$1,334.00 – $1,481.00
Ear tubes, under general anesthesia CPT 69436$7,317.06$10,452.94$1,068.50 – $1,798.50
Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45330$4,252.78$6,075.40$1,334.00 – $1,481.00
Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic CPT 47562$28,364.78$40,521.11$7,055.00 – $7,839.00
Hysterectomy, laparoscopic, with tubes and/or ovaries CPT 58571$77,704.97$111,007.10$3,270.00 – $7,839.00
Hysteroscopy with biopsy or polyp removal CPT 58558$19,061.64$27,230.91$3,577.00 – $3,975.00
Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, laparoscopic CPT 49650$51,330.45$73,329.21$7,055.00 – $7,839.00
Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, open, age 5 or older CPT 49505$16,438.71$23,483.87$5,282.00 – $5,868.00
Kidney stone shock-wave lithotripsy CPT 50590$16,169.78$23,099.69$7,055.00 – $7,839.00
Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) CPT 29881$20,694.66$29,563.80$5,282.00 – $5,868.00
Lower colon endoscopy with ultrasound CPT 45391$12,241.49$17,487.84$1,068.50 – $1,798.50
Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic CPT 31231$34,225.51$48,893.59$7,923.00 – $8,802.00
Prostate biopsy CPT 55700$13,124.54$18,749.34$2,137.00 – $2,374.00
Prostate removal, laparoscopic or robotic CPT 55866$108,892.64$155,560.90$3,270.00 – $11,492.00
Rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic CPT 29827$57,371.98$81,959.97$1,635.00 – $7,839.00
Screening colonoscopy, average risk HCPCS G0121$2,557.80$3,654.00$606.56 – $3,654.00
Screening colonoscopy, high risk HCPCS G0105$3,322.90$4,747.00$788.00 – $4,747.00
Septoplasty (nasal septum repair) CPT 30520$32,729.44$46,756.34$3,577.00 – $3,975.00
Shoulder arthroscopy, bone shaving (decompression) CPT 29826$52,610.89$75,158.41$3,270.00 – $7,839.00
Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 CPT 42820$13,630.24$19,471.77$3,577.00 – $3,975.00
Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy CPT 43239$11,659.27$16,656.10$1,068.50 – $3,597.00
Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic CPT 43235$7,846.78$11,209.69$1,068.50 – $3,597.00
Vasectomy CPT 55250$9,024.90$12,892.71$3,577.00 – $3,975.00

Pregnancy and birth

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Fetal non-stress test CPT 59025$1,604.40$2,292.00$506.00 – $562.00
IUD insertion CPT 58300$20,111.69$28,730.99$346.00 – $1,798.50

Hospital stays

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Alcohol or drug use disorder, without rehab, without major complications MS-DRG 897$25,509.57$36,442.24$6,332.61 – $12,840.33
C-section, without complications MS-DRG 788$36,211.49$51,730.70$6,877.78 – $6,877.78
Chest pain MS-DRG 313$31,632.12$45,188.74$5,164.79 – $10,472.40
COPD flare-up, with major complications MS-DRG 190$40,284.65$57,549.50$7,945.89 – $16,111.50
COPD flare-up, without complications MS-DRG 192$26,453.70$37,791.00$4,605.27 – $9,337.89
Fainting (syncope) MS-DRG 312$32,070.85$45,815.50$6,252.27 – $12,677.42
Gastrointestinal bleeding, with complications MS-DRG 378$34,682.26$49,546.09$7,034.88 – $14,264.28
Heart failure, with major complications MS-DRG 291$36,283.97$51,834.24$9,209.11 – $18,672.87
Hip or knee replacement (major joint of the leg), without major complications MS-DRG 470$101,290.09$144,700.12$13,836.63 – $28,055.85
Irregular heartbeat, without complications MS-DRG 310$25,599.70$36,571.00$4,060.82 – $8,233.92
Kidney failure, with complications MS-DRG 683$26,381.77$37,688.24$6,221.20 – $9,693.35
Kidney or urinary tract infection, without major complications MS-DRG 690$24,851.05$35,501.50$5,806.81 – $11,774.18
Neck (cervical) spinal fusion, without complications MS-DRG 473$129,086.78$184,409.69$17,512.24 – $35,508.71
Normal newborn care MS-DRG 795$4,606.87$6,581.24$1,433.23 – $2,906.09
Nutrition, fluid or electrolyte disorder, without major complications MS-DRG 641$25,241.12$36,058.74$5,582.28 – $11,318.92
Pneumonia, with complications MS-DRG 194$24,632.47$35,189.24$5,780.98 – $11,721.82
Pneumonia, with major complications MS-DRG 193$41,757.80$59,654.00$9,428.62 – $19,117.95
Pneumonia, without complications MS-DRG 195$27,907.60$39,868.00$4,508.43 – $9,141.53
Psychoses (inpatient psychiatric stay) MS-DRG 885$36,596.35$52,280.50$10,019.70 – $20,316.46
Sepsis, with major complications MS-DRG 871$52,451.24$74,930.34$12,977.40 – $21,499.59
Sepsis, without major complications MS-DRG 872$29,726.90$42,467.00$7,215.72 – $11,325.88
Skin infection (cellulitis), without major complications MS-DRG 603$22,159.20$31,656.00$6,164.51 – $9,639.12
Stomach and digestive disorders (gastroenteritis), without major complications MS-DRG 392$25,039.52$35,770.74$5,592.32 – $11,339.28
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug MS-DRG 65$41,015.45$58,593.50$7,247.21 – $14,694.81
Uterus and ovary surgery for non-cancer conditions, without complications MS-DRG 743$56,626.50$80,895.00$8,899.94 – $18,045.98
Vaginal delivery, without complications MS-DRG 807$14,676.72$20,966.74$4,836.26 – $4,836.26

Pain and spine

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) CPT 20610$900.90$1,287.00$1,287.00 – $1,287.00
Lower back nerve root injection with imaging guidance CPT 64483$3,222.39$4,603.41$2.28 – $2.28
Lower back spinal injection (epidural), with imaging guidance CPT 62323$1,965.56$2,807.94$16.00 – $16.00
Lower back spinal injection (epidural), without imaging CPT 62322$97,338.12$139,054.45$3,270.00 – $11,492.00

Eye

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Cataract removal with lens implant CPT 66984$14,202.99$20,289.99$3,577.00 – $3,975.00

Eye and ear

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Hearing test, comprehensive CPT 92557$256.90$367.00$60.92 – $367.00

Sleep

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Home sleep apnea test CPT 95806$931.70$1,331.00$220.95 – $1,331.00
Sleep study with CPAP titration CPT 95811$5,038.60$7,198.00$1,194.87 – $7,198.00
Sleep study, overnight in a sleep lab CPT 95810$4,558.40$6,512.00$1,080.99 – $6,512.00

Lungs

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010$469.00$670.00$111.22 – $670.00

Therapy

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Manual therapy, 15 minutes CPT 97140$214.20$306.00$50.80 – $306.00
Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT 97161$293.30$419.00$69.55 – $419.00
Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity CPT 97162$352.10$503.00$83.50 – $503.00
Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, 15 minutes CPT 97110$165.20$236.00$39.18 – $236.00
Therapeutic activities, 15 minutes CPT 97530$168.70$241.00$40.01 – $241.00

Mental health

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Family psychotherapy, with the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90847$319.20$456.00$75.70 – $456.00
Group psychotherapy CPT 90853$319.90$457.00$75.86 – $457.00
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation CPT 90791$1,337.70$1,911.00$317.23 – $1,911.00
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes CPT 90832$196.70$281.00$46.65 – $281.00
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes CPT 90834$274.40$392.00$65.07 – $392.00
Psychotherapy, 60 minutes CPT 90837$555.80$794.00$131.80 – $794.00

Infusions and injections

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Injection under the skin or into a muscle CPT 96372$148.40$212.00$35.19 – $212.00
IV hydration, each additional hour CPT 96361$159.60$228.00$37.85 – $228.00
IV hydration, first hour CPT 96360$432.60$618.00$102.59 – $618.00
IV push injection of a drug, first CPT 96374$301.70$431.00$71.55 – $431.00
IV push injection, each additional drug CPT 96375$301.70$431.00$71.55 – $431.00

Drugs

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) injection, per 250 mg HCPCS J0696$32.02$45.75$7.59 – $45.75
Dexamethasone injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J1100$39.90$57.00$9.46 – $57.00
Fentanyl injection, per 0.1 mg HCPCS J3010$236.07$337.25$55.98 – $337.25
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) injection, up to 4 mg HCPCS J1170$179.72$256.75$42.62 – $256.75
Ketorolac (Toradol) injection, per 15 mg HCPCS J1885$8.40$12.00$1.99 – $12.00
Midazolam (Versed) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2250$158.90$227.00$37.68 – $227.00
Morphine injection, up to 10 mg HCPCS J2270$1,739.50$2,485.00$412.51 – $2,485.00
Ondansetron (Zofran) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2405$2.80$4.00? – $4.00
Propofol injection, per 10 mg HCPCS J2704$54.42$77.75$12.91 – $77.75
Saline IV solution, 1000 ml HCPCS J7030$97.30$139.00$23.07 – $139.00

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