How many shoppable procedure prices are published for St Bernard Hospital?

St Bernard Hospital in Chicago, IL currently has 87 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do St Bernard Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, St Bernard Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.5× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is St Bernard Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns St Bernard Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Church 114 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-04-01

St Bernard Hospital

326 W 64Th St, Chicago, IL 60621 · 87 Priced Procedures · 44% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 1 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.51×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 49% below the fair benchmark (0.51×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

64/100 · Caution

64/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time

File Completeness85

Price Logic80

Peer Alignment76

Clean Billing57

Real Cash Discount6

Regional Benchmark Tier

1-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.51× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

St Bernard Hospital maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.6× Medicare, p50 0.45× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (1.1× Medicare, p75 0.75× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#1 of 126 in IL · 1st State Percentile#52 of 3,385 in U.S. · 1st National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 49% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.51×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
1-Star CMS clinical rating with 44% patient recommendation (57/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (46.0% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.9× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (0.9×) & laboratory (2.9×) services average 1.83× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.6×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 0.75×) jump +67% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.45×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 1.4× Medicare (59¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.6× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.83× Divergence

1.1× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+67% Upper Tail

Q25 0.31× · Q50 0.45× · Q75 0.75×

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

0.6× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.9× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.3× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.9× MedicareFair

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

1.1× MedicareGood

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

0% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

1 CMS · 57/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at St Bernard Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 87 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,266	$2,266	$511	4.4×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,068	$2,068	$258	8.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,801	$1,801	$369	4.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,669	$1,669	$448	3.7×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,600	$1,600	$163	9.8×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$3,323	$1,529	$2,540	0.6×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$1,529	$6,109	0.3×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,412	$1,412	$168	8.4×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,412	$1,412	$169	8.4×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,434	$1,434	$242	5.9×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,336	$1,336	$160	8.3×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,344	$1,344	$166	8.1×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,320	$1,320	$167	7.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,320	$1,320	$303	4.4×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$1,278	$2,680	0.5×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$1,278	$2,975	0.4×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$1,278	$3,372	0.4×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$1,278	$3,629	0.4×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,203	$1,203	$338	3.6×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,203	$1,203	$343	3.5×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,146	$1,146	$272	4.2×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$1,061	$3,446	0.3×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$1,061	$3,875	0.3×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$941	$981	1.0×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$941	$987	1.0×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$941	$1,256	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$663	$663	$126	5.3×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$669	$669	$130	5.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$669	$669	$134	5.0×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$688	$855	0.8×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$624	$624	$498	1.3×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$617	$617	$583	1.1×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$487	$487	$132	3.7×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$508	$508	$148	3.4×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$380	$380	$112	3.4×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$314	$314	$33	9.5×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$327	$327	$185	1.8×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$319	$319	$201	1.6×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$290	$290	$93	3.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$275	$275	$92	3.0×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$275	$275	$93	3.0×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$275	$275	$93	3.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$286	$286	$123	2.3×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$260	$260	$92	2.8×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$223	$223	$64	3.5×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$248	$248	$93	2.7×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$246	$246	$93	2.6×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$225	$225	$92	2.4×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$204	$204	$86	2.4×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$204	$204	$110	1.9×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$122	$122	$34	3.6×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$122	$122	$35	3.5×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$122	$122	$38	3.2×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$122	$122	$40	3.0×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$140	$140	$173	0.8×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$386	$386	$9	42.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$343	$343	$31	11.1×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$285	$285	$11	25.9×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$205	$205	$9	22.8×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$223	$223	$14	15.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$188	$188	$11	17.1×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$204	$204	$14	14.6×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$188	$188	$15	12.5×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$204	$204	$18	11.3×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$204	$204	$116	1.8×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$166	$166	$20	8.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$135	$135	$4	33.8×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$155	$155	$5	31.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$151	$151	$5	30.2×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$145	$145	$7	20.7×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$141	$141	$8	17.6×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$166	$166	$19	8.7×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$114	$114	$4	28.5×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$111	$111	$5	22.2×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$130	$130	$7	18.6×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$151	$151	$9	16.8×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$99	$99	$5	19.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$111	$111	$6	18.5×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$109	$109	$7	15.6×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$111	$111	$10	11.1×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$114	$114	$46	2.5×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$70	$70	$3	23.3×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$95	$95	$5	19.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$63	$63	$16	3.9×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$79	$79	$86	0.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$33	$33	$39	0.8×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$33	$33	$347	0.1×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 87 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 46.0%

Audit a Bill or Quote at St Bernard Hospital (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 140103

CPT 70553

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Fair BaseRate™ $511

Medicare Rate $356

Self-Pay Cash $2,266

Insurer Median $2,266

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with St Bernard 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 501(r) AGB Cap: $1,043 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $1,043

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (46.0% of gross = $1,043).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Published Cash: $2,266

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

St Bernard Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $2,266 (vs. $2,266 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$1,755 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $511 Fair BaseRate ($356 Medicare)

Your bill ($2,266) is $1,755 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($511) and 6.4× 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)

EIN: 362264414

Filing Period: 194603

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 (46.0% 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 ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall1/5 Stars (1/5)

Safety Composite57/100

Would Recommend44%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)49%

Median ER Wait232 min

Left ER Before Seen14%

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 Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

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

2026-03-10·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded
2025-01-02·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2024-09-24·cap_corrective_action
CAP Request
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (82 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 St Bernard Hospital.

Price Index: 0.47× regional baseline

Quality: 21/100 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 64/100 · Caution CMS CCN 140103 EIN 362264414

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