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Visualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mg cost in Illinois
Visualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mg 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 86 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $181 (most listed prices $13.70–$981).
Cheapest in Illinois
- HSHS St. Francis HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$7.20
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE 1 % SOLN per 1 mg
Source: HSHS St. Francis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - HSHS St. Joseph's HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$7.20
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE 1 % SOLN per 1 mg
Source: HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.35
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE 1 INJ 1 ML VIAL
Source: Anderson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$8.57
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 1 % (10 MG/ML) INTRAVENOUS SOLUTIO
Source: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica price fil · checked Oct 2026 - HSHS St. Mary's HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$9.19
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE 1 % SOLN per 1 mg
Source: HSHS St. Mary's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Endeavor Health Evanston HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$9.71
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Methylene Blue: 10 Ml In 1 Vial (54288-147-01) +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, IncVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$13.60
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: ISOSULFA BLU INJ 1MG
Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$17.78
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE 1 % SOLN per 1 mg
Source: HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hamilton Memorial Hospital DistrictVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$20
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 1 % IV SOLN [4985]
Source: Hamilton Memorial Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - HSHS St. John's HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$20.25
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE 50 MG/10ML SOLN 10 ML AMPULE per 1 mg
Source: HSHS St. John's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mount Sinai Hospital Medical CenterVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$20.67
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, NON-RADIOACTIVE, NON-CONTRAST, VISUALIZATION ADJU
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ingalls Memorial HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$23.80
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: NDC Description Not Available
Source: Ingalls Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.