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MS-DRG 788Illinois

C-Section Cost in Illinois (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $20,925 on average without insurance in Illinois, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 75 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $14,866 to $63,005 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.

75 hospitals in Illinois report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $20,925.

Hospitals

75

in Illinois

Average List Price

$28,373

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$20,925

26% below list price

Price Range

$14,866 – $63,005

4.2x spread

Hospital Prices in Illinois

Sorted by lowest cash price
SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS

NEW LENOX, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$15,051

Cash Price

$5,268-65%

Negotiated Range

$2,746$12,825

MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS

MORRIS, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$24,656

Cash Price

$6,677-73%

Negotiated Range

$2,700$20,957

SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER

JOLIET, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$8,787

Negotiated Range

$5,609$11,547

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ALTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$14,866

Cash Price

$8,920-40%

Negotiated Range

$55$13,379

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BELLEVILLE, IL · BJC HealthCare

0.1/10

List Price

$15,361

Cash Price

$9,217-40%

Negotiated Range

$49$13,456

PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL

KANKAKEE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$9,288

Negotiated Range

$5,609$11,575

COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

AURORA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$27,976

Cash Price

$13,988-50%

Negotiated Range

$610$14,715

RUSH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, LLC

Chicago, IL · RUSH Health

0.1/10

List Price

$28,694

Cash Price

$14,347-50%

Negotiated Range

$9,948$18,818

RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$28,694

Cash Price

$14,347-50%

Negotiated Range

$744$18,887

SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER

MATTOON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$18,779

Cash Price

$18,779

Negotiated Range

$7,489$17,277

FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL

VANDALIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$20,321

Cash Price

$20,321

Negotiated Range

$7,489$18,695

FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

FREEPORT, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$32,364

Cash Price

$25,891-20%

Negotiated Range

$6,264$32,364

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

GENEVA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$30,220

Negotiated Range

$16$100

COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER

CHICAGO, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$63,005

Cash Price

$31,503-50%

Negotiated Range

$7,632$18,902

NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$32,907

Negotiated Range

$18$100

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY

MCHENRY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$32,907

Negotiated Range

$18$100

PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$32,907

Negotiated Range

$18$100

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL

DEKALB, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$32,907

Negotiated Range

$18$100

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL

WINFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$33,829

Negotiated Range

$14$100

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

CHICAGO, IL · Government - State

0.1/10

List Price

$50,708

Cash Price

$35,496-30%

OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER

DIXON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,668$19,763

CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL

PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,884$11,226

CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL

PEKIN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,884$11,226

LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MELROSE PARK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,852$11,957

MACNEAL HOSPITAL

BERWYN, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,322$11,957

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

MAYWOOD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$9,371$16,310

GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI

SILVIS, IL · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,564$11,346

CARLE RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OLNEY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,157$8,939

CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL

EUREKA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$9,952$18,239

CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER

NORMAL, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,360$18,239

ANDERSON HOSPITAL

MARYVILLE, IL · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,359$17,951

ALEXIAN BROTHERS BEHAVIORAL HLTH HOSP

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,920$15,007

ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER 1

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,920$15,007

UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE

HINSDALE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,191$29,369

PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,968$12,840

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

LINCOLN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

HOOPESTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,000$14,475

ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ELMHURST, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,191$34,330

EDWARD HOSPITAL

NAPERVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,110$28,992

JACKSONVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

JACKSONVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,025$14,279

SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,579$12,864

CARLE HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL

PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,884$11,226

NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL

EVANSTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,823$38,987

SWEDISH HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,826$38,283

TRINITY ROCK ISLAND

ROCK ISLAND, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,015$13,444

NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,191$8,849

OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER

URBANA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,550$26,992

OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER

DANVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,550$26,992

OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER

EVERGREEN PARK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,669$14,571

CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL

URBANA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,229$19,903

DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS

MOUNT VERNON, IL · Deaconess Health System

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,206$22,458

JAVON BEA HOSPITAL

ROCKFORD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,333$15,806

SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER

ROCKFORD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,333$15,806

ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER

BLOOMINGTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

5/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,100$14,704

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER, ALEDO

ALEDO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL HLTH CENTER

MOUNT VERNON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,193$27,377

TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

TAYLORVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STAUNTON

STAUNTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,854$3,132

ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,609$19,357

BLESSING HOSPITAL

QUINCY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,000$8,000

LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,133$11,153

UW HEALTH

ROCKFORD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$23$14,055

HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MARION, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,765$20,042

ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$900$3,678

INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HARVEY, IL · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,335$32,456

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

SPRINGFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,800$18,725

DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DECATUR, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,433$13,215

ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER

GALESBURG, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,042$14,476

OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR

OTTAWA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,618$15,550

RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL

RED BUD, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,682$7,476

UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH BOLINGBROOK

BOLINGBROOK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,191$25,581

WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER

OAK PARK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,695$10,498

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,601$60,997

ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,920$15,007

SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,790$8,181

C-Section Cost by City in Illinois

C-Section Cost in Other States

What Affects C-Section Cost in Illinois

If you're researching c-section costs in Illinois, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Surgical costs for c-section in Illinois are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.

Based on data from 75 hospitals in Illinois, c-section prices range from $14,866 to $63,005 — a 4.2x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Illinois

C-section in Illinois can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Illinois

Self-pay patients in Illinois often have access to significantly discounted rates for c-section. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.

In Illinois, the average cash price for c-section is $20,925, which is 26% lower than the average list price of $28,373. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About C-Section Cost in Illinois

How much does C-Section cost in Illinois?
The average cash price for c-section in Illinois is $20,925. Prices range from $14,866 to $63,005 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do C-Section prices vary so much in Illinois?
Hospital prices for c-section in Illinois differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper C-Section by paying cash?
Yes. In Illinois, the average cash price for c-section is $20,925, which is 26% below the average list price of $28,373. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for C-Section in Illinois?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Illinois offers the lowest cash price for c-section. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover C-Section?
Most health insurance plans cover c-section when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

Want the true total cost of CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.