Interventional Radiology
Nephrostomy tube exchange, with imaging cost in Illinois
Nephrostomy tube exchange, with imaging 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 104 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $3,005 (most listed prices $1,150–$7,100).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Routine scheduled exchange; sedation is rarely needed.
Cheapest in Illinois
Total price
Nephrostomy tube exchange, with imaging
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 104 providers. Most listed prices: $1,252–$6,499.
Cheapest totals nearby
- SwedishAmerican Medical Group$547Hospital · RockfordEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $568
- Fairfield Memorial Hospital$702Hospital · FairfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $132est. $547 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SwedishAmerican Medical Group price file · checked Oct 2026 - $153est. $568 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loretto Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, IncExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingRead only$665Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Medical CenterExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingRead only$665Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc.Exchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingRead only$665Source: Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, IncExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingRead only$665Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $287est. $702 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Fairfield Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315est. $730 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: South Shore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Louis A. Weiss Memorial HospitalExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingScan only$944
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $551est. $966 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sarah Bush Lincoln price file · checked Oct 2026 - $990
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingScan only$990
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Advocate Illinois Masonic 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.