Vaginal Childbirth Delivery Cost in Chicago, IL
Routine obstetric care for a vaginal delivery, including prenatal visits, the delivery itself, and postpartum care.
Prices range from $1,212 to $11,037 across 6 hospitals; the median is $3,835 — choosing wisely can save $9,825.
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Area median: $3,175 across 6 hospitals (IL)
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
Morris, IL
Cash Price
$1,212
Negotiated Range
No data
n=10 payers
Gross
$4,475
Best price
Save 89% vs highestJohn H Stroger Jr Hospital
Chicago, IL
Cash Price
$2,516
Negotiated Range
No data
Gross
$3,594
Hillsboro Area Hospital
Hillsboro, IL
Cash Price
$3,835
Negotiated Range
No data
n=15 payers
Gross
$4,261
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon, IL
Cash Price
$10,226
Negotiated Range
From $123
n=28 payers
Gross
$10,226
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Mchenry, IL
Cash Price
$11,037
Negotiated Range
No data
Gross
N/A
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,359
n=2 payers
Gross
N/A
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morris Hospital & Healthcare CentersSave 89% Morris, IL | $1,212 | No datan=10 payers | $4,475 | CMS | Good price |
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL | $2,516 | No data | $3,594 | CMS | Fair price |
Hillsboro Area Hospital Hillsboro, IL | $3,835 | No datan=15 payers | $4,261 | -- | Above avg |
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Mattoon, IL | $10,226 | From $123n=28 payers | $10,226 | CMS | Above avg |
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Mchenry, IL | $11,037 | No data | N/A | -- | Above avg |
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL | N/A | $2,359n=2 payers | N/A | -- | Fair price |
What affects the price of vaginal childbirth delivery?
Routine obstetric care for a vaginal delivery, including prenatal visits, the delivery itself, and postpartum care.
- How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
- Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
- Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
- Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
- Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.