Fracture care
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays cost in Illinois
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays 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 171 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $560 (most listed prices $400–$935).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The walking boot is DME and is often the largest add-on.
Cheapest in Illinois
Total price
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Illinois, from 171 providers. Most listed prices: $404–$845.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $301
- $302
- $350
- Gottlieb Memorial HospitalOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$89.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Services CorporationOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$89.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Service price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Loyola University Medical CenterOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loyola University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $122
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Humboldt Park Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - UChicago Medicine AdventHealth BolingbrookOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$131
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 - UChicago Medicine AdventHealth HinsdaleOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$131
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale price file · checked Oct 2026 - Endeavor Health Northwest Community HospitalOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - West Suburban Medical CenterOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$139
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: West Suburban Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - SwedishAmerican Medical GroupOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$167
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SwedishAmerican Medical Group price file · checked Oct 2026 - Morris Hospital and Healthcare CentersOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$175
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rockford Memorial HospitalOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$198
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rockford Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network)Outer ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$229
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago price fil · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
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.