How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Shirley Ryan Abilitylab?

Shirley Ryan Abilitylab in Chicago, IL currently has 86 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Shirley Ryan Abilitylab's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Shirley Ryan Abilitylab's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.6× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile General Acute Care Hospital Updated: 2026-03-16

Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611 · 86 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.64×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +64% above the fair benchmark (1.64×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

80/100 · Corroborated

80/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 64% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic91

Peer Alignment62

Clean Billing81

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup · Check Safety

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +44% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

Shirley Ryan Abilitylab prices routine shoppable procedures at 2.0× Medicare (median 1.45× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +44% to 2.09× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#104 of 126 in IL · 81st State Percentile#2,811 of 3,385 in U.S. · 83rd National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.27× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 64% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (65.0% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.64× 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.
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.45× Fair BaseRate (2.0× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 2.09×) jump +44% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.45×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 16.8× Medicare (22¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

2.0× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.75× Divergence

1.5× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+44% Upper Tail

Q25 1.27× · Q50 1.45× · Q75 2.09×

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

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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

2.0× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

3.1× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

2.9× MedicareFair

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

3.9× MedicareElevated

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

0.6× MedicareGood

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

64% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 86 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$5,159	$5,159	$448	11.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$4,463	$4,463	$303	14.7×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$3,509	$3,509	$1,256	2.8×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$3,420	$3,420	$1,021	3.3×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,810	$2,810	$583	4.8×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$2,758	$2,758	$987	2.8×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$2,270	$2,270	$166	13.7×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$2,164	$2,164	$981	2.2×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$1,519	$1,519	$134	11.3×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$1,375	$1,375	$126	10.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$1,294	$1,294	$130	10.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$1,151	$1,151	$132	8.7×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$4,199	$854	$511	1.7×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$726	$726	$498	1.5×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$2,195	$638	$160	unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$2,552	$638	$242	unverified
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$3,071	$638	$258	unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$3,194	$506	$338	1.5×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,197	$506	$343	1.5×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$3,022	$506	$369	1.4×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$295	$432	$395	1.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$275	$344	$110	unverified
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,241	$252	$272	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$213	$213	$64	3.3×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$184	$230	$123	1.9×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,761	$224	$163	1.4×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$2,320	$224	$167	1.3×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$2,497	$224	$168	1.3×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$2,616	$224	$169	1.3×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$390	$228	$231	1.0×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$177	$177	$201	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$153	$191	$87	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$103	$128	$86	1.5×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$450	$118	$92	1.3×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$368	$118	$92	1.3×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$505	$118	$93	1.3×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$534	$118	$93	1.3×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$404	$118	$93	1.3×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$398	$118	$93	1.3×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$406	$118	$93	1.3×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$242	$143	$128	1.1×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$404	$118	$110	1.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$681	$118	$112	1.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$318	$118	$92	unverified
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$129	$81	$35	unverified
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$165	$92	$38	unverified
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$159	$101	$40	unverified
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$142	$82	$38	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$2,643	$2,643	$347	unverified
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$556	$483	$203	2.4×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$257	$257	$25	unverified
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$165	$165	$7	23.6×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$149	$149	$14	10.6×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$145	$145	$15	9.7×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$147	$147	$46	3.2×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$149	$149	$9	unverified
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$103	$103	$7	14.7×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$73	$73	$3	24.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$79	$79	$5	15.8×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$74	$74	$5	14.8×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$49	$49	$4	12.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$48	$48	$4	12.0×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$34	$34	$3	11.3×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$54	$54	$5	10.8×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$70	$70	$7	10.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$76	$76	$19	4.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$129	$78	$33	2.4×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$131	$78	$34	2.3×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$70	$61	$27	2.3×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$182	$79	$38	2.1×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$51	$51	$5	10.2×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$155	$76	$45	1.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$143	$76	$51	1.5×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$232	$48	$31	1.5×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$224	$15	$9	1.7×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$230	$15	$9	1.7×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$182	$18	$11	1.6×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$77	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$154	$20	$14	1.4×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$166	$22	$16	1.4×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$262	$15	$11	1.4×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$106	$8	$6	1.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$119	$10	$8	1.3×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$158	$22	$18	1.2×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$124	$11	$10	1.1×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$133	$20	$20	1.0×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 86 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 65.0%

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CMS CCN: 143026

CPT 74177

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Fair BaseRate™ $448

Medicare Rate $356

Self-Pay Cash $5,159

Insurer Median $5,159

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Shirley Ryan Abilitylab’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 501(r) AGB Cap: $5,589 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $5,589

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (65.0% of gross = $5,589).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $3,439 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($5,159) Beats Your Bill

Shirley Ryan Abilitylab's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $5,159 (vs. $5,159 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$8,150 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $448 Fair BaseRate ($356 Medicare)

Your bill ($8,598) is $8,150 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($448) and 24.2× the $356 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

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

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (65.0% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

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Above-Benchmark Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Shirley Ryan Abilitylab.

Price Index: 2.02× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Humana

-71.8%

WellCare

-53.5%

Median Household Income$124,621U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share1.9%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 80/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 143026

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 143026) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage2026-03-16

Validated Rate Rows5,322 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 143026

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