C-section, without complications at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
MS-DRG 788 · Chicago, IL
These are Northwestern Memorial 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 14 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $6,091.03, median $27,345.08, highest $41,614.65. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 3.5 mi | $8,730.15 | $31,179.10 | 2026-09-29 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 3.9 mi | $16,334.11 | $54,447.04 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 4.4 mi | $26,538.95 | $37,912.78 | 2026-09-22 |
| Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston Evanston, IL | 10.0 mi | $10,267.00 | 2026-09-01 | |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL | 10.4 mi | $23,671.06 | $47,342.13 | 2026-04-01 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 18.4 mi | $28,151.21 | $40,216.01 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Catherine Hospital Inc East Chicago, IN | 18.9 mi | $19,597.57 | $32,662.62 | 2026-04-01 |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc Gary, IN | 23.9 mi | $50,880.75 | $72,686.78 | 2026-08-18 |
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 788 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC standard_charge_information[1672] | inpatient | $41,614.65 | $59,449.50 |
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