Procedures
Bile duct biopsy through the skin cost in Illinois
Bile duct biopsy through the skin is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Illinois
From 61 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $2,226 (most listed prices $382–$6,839).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $315
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $318
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ingalls Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $397
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: South Shore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $515
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Services CorporationBile duct biopsy through the skinFacility fee only$515
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Service price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network)Bile duct biopsy through the skinFacility fee only$555
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $623
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loyola University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $681
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community First Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $750
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook price file · checked Oct 2026 - $750
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,106
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Riverside Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,110
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Advocate Condell Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.