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Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) cost in Illinois

Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.

Typical cash price

In Illinois

$153Typical
$75.25 – $360Most listed prices

From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.

Nationwide typical: $158 (most listed prices $48.93–$386).

Cheapest in Illinois

  1. Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Carrollton, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Facility fee only
    $40

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc
    Hospital · Mount Vernon, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Doctor fee only
    $75.25
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Deaconess Illinois Medical Center
    Hospital · Marion, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Doctor fee only
    $75.25
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc.
    Hospital · Anna, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Doctor fee only
    $75.25
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc
    Hospital · Red Bud, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Doctor fee only
    $75.25
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. La Rabida Children's Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Facility fee only
    $102

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: La Rabida Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Ferrell Hospital
    Hospital · Eldorado, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Doctor fee only
    $144
    Source: Ferrell Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Horizon Health
    Hospital · Paris, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Facility fee only
    $153

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Horizon Health price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. McDonough County District Hospital
    Hospital · Macomb, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Facility fee only
    $154

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: McDonough County District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Doctor fee only
    $169
    Source: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Franklin Hospital District
    Hospital · Benton, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Facility fee only
    $171

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Franklin Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center
    Hospital · Aledo, IL
    Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)
    Facility fee only
    $196

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026

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Common questions

What does a bundled price include?

A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.

Do I need a referral?

You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.

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.