Infusion therapy
IV hydration, first hour (administration + IV fluid) cost in Illinois
Compare cash prices for iv hydration, first hour (administration + iv fluid) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Illinois
From 144 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $307 (most listed prices $94–$765).
Usually included: the facility fee.
Good to know: IV hydration clinics, med spas, and urgent cares usually quote one price that includes the fluid. Hospitals bill the administration and the fluid as separate lines. Bags with added vitamins or drugs (e.g., Myers' cocktail, antiemetics) add infusion/push codes and drug J-codes, so they are not the same bundle.
Cheapest in Illinois
Total price
IV hydration, first hour (administration + IV fluid)
The facility fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Illinois, from 144 providers. Most listed prices: $117–$672.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $17.50
- $29.85
- $43.26
- $17.50est. $17.50 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: South Shore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $29.85est. $29.85 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SwedishAmerican Medical Group price file · checked Oct 2026 - $43.26est. $43.26 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loretto Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $49.65est. $49.65 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Horizon Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $49.70Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $49.70Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc.IV hydration infusion, first 31-60 minutesDoctor fee only$49.70Source: Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, IncIV hydration infusion, first 31-60 minutesDoctor fee only$49.70Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $57.53est. $57.53 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $57.53est. $57.53 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Illinois Hospital and ClinicsIV hydration infusion, first 31-60 minutesDoctor fee only$61.20Source: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
- $61.41est. $61.41 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: La Rabida Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.