Psychiatric evaluation with medical services in Illinois

Common questions

How much does psychiatric evaluation with medical services cost at a hospital in Illinois?

At 4 Illinois hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for psychiatric evaluation with medical services is $265, and most charge between $254 and $552. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $436. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.

Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for psychiatric evaluation with medical services?

At 2 of the 4 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 psychiatric evaluation with medical services?

Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $253 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.