Ablation for atrial fibrillation in Illinois
CPT 93656 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $27,258 to $68,879 at the 6 Illinois hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Illinois typical cash price: $37,314
Illinois hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | $38,940 | $27,258 | $21,047$8,626–$32,515 · 36 plans |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville | $61,890 | $30,945 | $34,658$7,679–$55,770 · 15 plans |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove | $62,840 | $31,420 | $38,270$12,463–$72,904 · 15 plans |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana | $43,208 | $43,208 | $28,323$24,955–$34,860 · 10 plans |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria | $75,025 | $45,015 | $21,388$11,304–$73,165 · 4 plans |
| Memorial Medical Center | Springfield | $68,879 | $68,879 | $41,327$27,292–$68,879 · 40 plans |
Common questions
How much does ablation for atrial fibrillation cost at a hospital in Illinois?
At 6 Illinois hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for ablation for atrial fibrillation is $37,314, and most charge between $29,102 and $56,947. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $31,491. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for ablation for atrial fibrillation?
At 2 of the 6 hospitals in Illinois that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.
Which hospital in Illinois has the lowest cash price for ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $27,258 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.