COVID-19 PCR test at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
CPT 87635 · 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 39 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $43.62, median $107.38, highest $491.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | 0.0 mi | $222.60 | $318.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi | $87.50 | $175.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi | $67.65 | $205.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 3.9 mi | $138.90 | $463.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 4.4 mi | $120.04 | $171.48 | 2026-09-22 |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.9 mi | $69.70 | $205.00 | 2025-03-17 |
| Swedish Hospital Chicago, IL | 6.9 mi | $230.00 | $230.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL | 7.8 mi | $180.00 | $180.00 | 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 87635 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB Ref Sars-Cov-2 Plus Quantitative Flu a/ Flu B Rsv Rt-Pcr (Vc) standard_charge_information[34040] | outpatient | $125.30 | $179.00 | $34.73 – $179.00 |
| HB Coronavirus (Covid-19) Test (POCT) standard_charge_information[18131] | outpatient | $115.50 | $165.00 | $32.01 – $165.00 |
| HB Ref Sars-Cov-2 Rna, Qual Rt-Pcr (Mayo) standard_charge_information[19443] | outpatient | $115.50 | $165.00 | $32.01 – $165.00 |
| HB Rapid Coronavirus (Covid 19) Assay (C) standard_charge_information[33371] | outpatient | $115.50 | $165.00 | $32.01 – $165.00 |
| HB Coronavirus Ncov-19 by Pcr (2019) standard_charge_information[62434] | outpatient | $115.50 | $165.00 | $32.01 – $165.00 |
| HB Rapid Sars-Cov-2 by Multiplex Pcr (R) standard_charge_information[62985] | outpatient | $115.50 | $165.00 | $32.01 – $165.00 |
| HB Ref Sars-Cov-2 (Covid-19) Qualitative (Uwash) standard_charge_information[63680] | outpatient | $115.50 | $165.00 | $32.01 – $165.00 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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