How many shoppable procedure prices are published for John H Stroger Jr Hospital?

John H Stroger Jr Hospital in Chicago, IL currently has 116 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do John H Stroger Jr Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, John H Stroger Jr Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.7× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is John H Stroger Jr Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns John H Stroger Jr Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Government - Local 429 Beds · urban Updated: 4/1/2026

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612 · 116 Priced Procedures · 68% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.74×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 26% below the fair benchmark (0.74×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

84/100 · Corroborated

84/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 27% of the Time

File Completeness90

Price Logic78

Peer Alignment67

Clean Billing87

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.74× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

John H Stroger Jr Hospital maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.8× Medicare, p50 0.87× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (1.2× Medicare, p75 1.08× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#13 of 126 in IL · 9th State Percentile#171 of 3,385 in U.S. · 5th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 26% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.74×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 27% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 68% patient recommendation (56/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.74× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.3×) & laboratory (2.1×) services average 1.50× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.8×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.08×) jump +24% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.87×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 2.1× Medicare (40¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.8× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.50× Divergence

1.2× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+24% Upper Tail

Q25 0.51× · Q50 0.87× · Q75 1.08×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

0.8× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.0× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.0× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.1× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

27% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 56/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at John H Stroger Jr Hospital

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$5,335	$2,627	$2,975	0.9×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$4,694	$2,344	$2,680	0.9×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$2,352	$2,352	$13,413	0.2×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$2,345	$2,345	$13,523	0.2×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,327	$1,270	$1,453	0.9×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$1,315	$877	$6,109	0.1×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$874	$786	$322	2.4×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$2,491	$794	$2,540	0.3×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$3,383	$799	$3,446	0.2×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$1,014	$688	$3,372	0.2×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$1,049	$691	$3,629	0.2×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$877	$599	$1,021	0.6×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$410	$491	$511	1.0×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$438	$438	$498	0.9×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$3,914	$438	$3,875	0.1×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,243	$407	$1,256	0.3×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$277	$327	$343	1.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$427	$315	$369	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$211	$267	$258	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$287	$271	$303	0.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$277	$289	$338	0.9×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$992	$271	$981	0.3×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$205	$238	$242	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$390	$240	$448	0.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$550	$243	$583	0.4×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$930	$247	$987	0.3×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$140	$194	$163	1.2×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$137	$192	$168	1.1×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$131	$165	$160	1.0×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$281	$184	$185	1.0×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$140	$165	$167	1.0×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$137	$165	$169	1.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$113	$113	$123	0.9×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$131	$131	$166	0.8×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$124	$99	$130	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$141	$101	$148	0.7×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$279	$123	$181	0.7×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$244	$135	$272	0.5×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$89	$83	$86	1.0×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	$122	$96	$107	0.9×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$189	$92	$110	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$199	$90	$123	0.7×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$251	$113	$173	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$119	$80	$126	0.6×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$128	$82	$134	0.6×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$241	$85	$166	0.5×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$259	$105	$231	0.5×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$106	$109	$64	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$1,189	$1,189	$347	unverified
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$688	$688	$140	unverified
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$564	$431	$203	unverified
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$287	$219	$111	2.0×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$287	$219	$56	unverified
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$176	$164	$39	unverified
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$58	$60	$38	1.6×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$84	$75	$49	1.5×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$62	$61	$40	1.5×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$174	$75	$87	0.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$73	$49	$45	1.1×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$84	$52	$48	1.1×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$84	$52	$49	1.1×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$118	$74	$132	0.6×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$94	$46	$46	1.0×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$135	$71	$86	0.8×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$139	$67	$128	0.5×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$34	$31	$20	1.6×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$29	$25	$25	1.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$52	$30	$33	0.9×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$58	$34	$38	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$43	$16	$27	0.6×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$88	$34	$93	0.4×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$106	$40	$112	0.4×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$113	$34	$100	0.3×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	$35	$35	$114	0.3×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$6	$5	$3	1.7×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$7	$6	$4	1.5×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$7	$6	$4	1.5×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$15	$12	$9	1.3×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$12	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$9	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$9	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$8	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$9	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$11	$7	$6	1.2×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$13	$8	$7	1.1×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$12	$8	$7	1.1×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$15	$10	$9	1.1×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$25	$15	$14	1.1×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$27	$16	$16	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$29	$18	$18	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$18	$8	$10	0.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$60	$30	$38	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$52	$24	$31	0.8×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$52	$27	$35	0.8×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$433	$43	$395	0.1×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$4	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$8	$5	$5	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$25	$14	$15	0.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$32	$17	$19	0.9×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$15	$8	$9	0.9×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$49	$26	$34	0.8×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$14	$6	$8	0.8×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$19	$8	$11	0.7×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$18	$8	$11	0.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$83	$24	$51	0.5×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$11	$10	$25	0.4×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$88	$25	$93	0.3×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$88	$25	$93	0.3×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$156	$24	$92	0.3×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$156	$24	$92	0.3×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$156	$24	$93	0.3×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$156	$24	$93	0.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$102	$28	$110	0.3×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$86	$23	$92	0.3×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$204	$29	$201	0.1×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$24	$27	$14	unverified

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CMS CCN: 140124

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Fair BaseRate™ $2,975

Medicare Rate $2,473

Self-Pay Cash $5,335

Insurer Median $2,627

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with John H Stroger Jr Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $2,287 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($5,335) Beats Your Bill

John H Stroger Jr Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $5,335 (vs. $2,627 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$4,647 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $2,975 Fair BaseRate ($2,473 Medicare)

Your bill ($7,622) is $4,647 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($2,975) and 3.1× the $2,473 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 366006541

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify John H Stroger Jr Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite56/100

Would Recommend68%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)66%

Median ER Wait280 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at John H Stroger Jr Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2026-04-15·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded
2025-03-25·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,105 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for John H Stroger Jr Hospital.

Price Index: 0.35× regional baseline

Quality: 50/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$81,797U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share9.0%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 84/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 140124 EIN 366006541

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