Other Factors Influencing Health Status in Illinois
MS-DRG 951: Other factors influencing health status
$22,068typical hospital bill
$6,182typical amount paid
$4,000–$7,921range paid across 5 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $22,068 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Community Hospital | Palos Heights | 19 | $18,759 | $4,000 | |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry | McHenry | 11 | $22,068 | $4,896 | |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Oak Lawn | 13 | $21,827 | $6,182 | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 11 | $26,168 | $7,015 | |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital | Winfield | 22 | $32,413 | $7,921 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.