COPD flare-up, with major complications at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
MS-DRG 190 · Dekalb, IL
These are Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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.
Across 18 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $10,867.86, median $25,110.49, highest $230,586.17. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley West Community Hospital Sandwich, IL | 18.6 mi | $17,930.32 | $25,614.74 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital Geneva, IL | 21.6 mi | $36,533.17 | $52,190.24 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 31.2 mi | $30,861.60 | $44,088.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry McHenry, IL | 38.1 mi | $30,129.57 | $43,042.24 | 2026-04-01 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Morris, IL | 40.4 mi | $11,205.43 | $46,572.85 | 2026-06-30 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL | 51.5 mi | $40,284.65 | $57,549.50 | 2026-04-01 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 52.7 mi | $24,980.72 | $35,686.74 | 2026-04-01 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 54.7 mi | $30,737.64 | $43,910.91 | 2026-09-22 |
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 MS-DRG 190 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC standard_charge_information[15877] | inpatient | $25,240.25 | $36,057.50 | $7,882.21 – $20,763.84 |
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