169 procedures with published pricing. Cash pay ranges from $34 to $261,717.
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Chicago publishes cash-pay pricing for 169 procedures, as required by federal law under 45 CFR Part 180. The median cash price across all published procedures is $1,772, with individual procedure prices ranging from $34 to $261,717 as of 2026-09-01. Source: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Machine-Readable File. ProcedureRadar.
By Kevin Monangai, Founder, ProcedureRadar.
Hospital profile pages are what we wish existed when our own family was trying to figure out a bill. Each one shows every procedure that hospital publishes, pulled straight from its own federally mandated transparency file, one of roughly 3,500 we track and refresh monthly. We link back to the raw file every time, so you can verify the prices yourself. No middleman, no spin.
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital's cash pay prices range from $34 (Blood Draw (Venipuncture)) to $261,717 (Spinal Fusion (Lumbar)).
| Category | Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) | lab | $34 | $3 to $48 | High |
| Flu Vaccination | preventive | $34 | $8 to $48 | High |
| Venipuncture | lab | $34 | $3 to $48 | High |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | lab | $82 | $16 to $137 | High |
| Hospital Observation | other | $82 | $19 to $117 | High |
| Hospital Discharge | other | $88 | $21 to $125 | High |
| Hospital Follow-up Care | other | $88 | $21 to $125 | High |
| PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) | lab | $111 | $26 to $482 | High |
| Hemoglobin A1C | lab | $117 | $28 to $276 | High |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | lab | $122 | $29 to $174 | High |
| Mammogram | preventive | $125 | $30 to $179 | High |
| Cholesterol Management | cardiac | $129 | $10 to $305 | High |
| Prostate Cancer Screening | other | $133 | $26 to $221 | High |
| Liver Function Panel | lab | $139 | $33 to $199 | High |
| Hospital Admission | other | $140 | $33 to $200 | High |
| Pap Smear | preventive | $147 | $2 to $273 | High |
| Ther/proph/diag Inj IV Push | other | $148 | $35 to $212 | High |
| Therapeutic Injection | preventive | $148 | $35 to $212 | High |
| Hypertension Management | cardiac | $151 | $36 to $216 | High |
| Skin Lesion Destruction | other | $155 | $37 to $221 | High |
| Vitamin D Test | lab | $160 | $30 to $273 | High |
| Thyroid Test (TSH) | lab | $162 | $4 to $232 | High |
| Diabetes Management | other | $165 | $39 to $235 | High |
| Blood Test | lab | $173 | $9 to $438 | High |
| Lipid Panel | lab | $184 | $29 to $263 | High |
| Vitamin D Level | lab | $191 | $45 to $273 | High |
| Urgent Care Visit | other | $216 | $65 to $1,576 | High |
| EKG (Electrocardiogram) | cardiac | $238 | $56 to $340 | High |
| Pathology (Surgical Specimen) | lab | $249 | $54 to $11,759 | High |
| Hepatic Function Panel | lab | $277 | $66 to $395 | High |
| Moderate Sedation | other | $291 | $46 to $551 | High |
| Comprehensive Metabolic Panel | lab | $307 | $25 to $2,202 | High |
| Foot X-Ray | imaging | $324 | $77 to $463 | High |
| Foot X-Ray | imaging | $324 | $77 to $463 | High |
| IV Drug Infusion | therapy | $337 | $80 to $481 | High |
| IV Infusion, 1st Hr | surgery | $337 | $80 to $481 | High |
| IV Infusion, Ea Add Hr | surgery | $337 | $80 to $481 | High |
| Laceration Repair | emergency | $346 | $36 to $5,868 | High |
| Occupational Therapy | therapy | $360 | $80 to $545 | High |
| Occupational Therapy Evaluation | therapy | $382 | $90 to $545 | High |
| Bone Density Scan | imaging | $390 | $87 to $588 | High |
| Shoulder X-Ray | imaging | $415 | $98 to $593 | High |
| Shoulder X-Ray | imaging | $415 | $98 to $593 | High |
| X-ray Exam of Shoulder | imaging | $415 | $98 to $593 | High |
| Stress Test | cardiac | $417 | $96 to $616 | High |
| Hydrate IV Infusion Add-on | surgery | $433 | $103 to $618 | High |
| Hydration IV Infusion Init | surgery | $433 | $103 to $618 | High |
| IV Hydration | therapy | $433 | $103 to $618 | High |
| Physical Therapy Evaluation | therapy | $447 | $106 to $638 | High |
| Hand/Wrist X-Ray | imaging | $493 | $117 to $704 | High |
| Ankle X-Ray | imaging | $542 | $128 to $774 | High |
| DEXA Bone Density Scan | imaging | $550 | $130 to $786 | High |
| Mental Health Evaluation | therapy | $556 | $132 to $794 | High |
| Psychotherapy Session (45 min) | therapy | $556 | $132 to $794 | High |
| Small Joint Injection | surgery | $587 | $139 to $839 | High |
| Emergency Room Visit | emergency | $628 | $25 to $4,200 | High |
| Chemotherapy Administration | other | $645 | $4 to $922 | High |
| Hip Bilateral 2 V | other | $687 | $163 to $982 | High |
| X-ray Exam Hip Uni 1 View | imaging | $687 | $163 to $982 | High |
| Skin Tag Removal | other | $708 | $168 to $1,012 | High |
| Physical Therapy | therapy | $717 | $106 to $1,411 | High |
| Knee X-Ray | imaging | $725 | $172 to $1,035 | High |
| X-Ray of the Knee | imaging | $725 | $172 to $1,035 | High |
| Trigger Point Injection | therapy | $763 | $181 to $1,090 | High |
| Critical Care | emergency | $780 | $185 to $25,881 | High |
| Asthma Management | other | $785 | $186 to $1,122 | High |
| Ankle Surgery | other | $789 | $187 to $1,127 | High |
| Hip/Pelvis X-Ray | imaging | $814 | $163 to $1,344 | High |
| Skin Biopsy | other | $820 | $194 to $3,944 | High |
| Cortisone Shot (Joint Injection) | surgery | $901 | $214 to $1,287 | High |
| Lumbar Spine X-Ray | imaging | $909 | $216 to $1,299 | High |
| Lumbar Spine X-Ray | imaging | $909 | $216 to $1,299 | High |
| Drainage of Skin Abscess | other | $954 | $954 to $7,699 | High |
| Intermediate Joint Injection | surgery | $993 | $236 to $1,419 | High |
| Toenail Removal | surgery | $1,070 | $254 to $11,838 | High |
| Pelvic Ultrasound | imaging | $1,079 | $256 to $1,542 | High |
| Cystoscopy | diagnostic | $1,353 | $269 to $3,975 | High |
| Obstetric Ultrasound | imaging | $1,361 | $323 to $1,944 | High |
| Cardiac Stress Test | cardiac | $1,604 | $96 to $2,292 | High |
| Echocardiogram | imaging | $1,670 | $125 to $4,021 | High |
| Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) | other | $1,701 | $12 to $2,933 | High |
| Emergency Room Visit (Level 4) | emergency | $1,751 | $180 to $3,464 | High |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | imaging | $1,772 | $420 to $2,532 | High |
| Ultrasound of the Abdomen | imaging | $1,772 | $420 to $2,532 | High |
| Epidural Steroid Injection | other | $1,887 | $16 to $2,740 | High |
| CT Chest | imaging | $2,099 | $185 to $4,880 | High |
| Thoracentesis | other | $2,187 | $184 to $4,605 | High |
| Dialysis | other | $2,241 | $424 to $3,852 | High |
| Paracentesis | diagnostic | $2,296 | $9 to $3,779 | High |
| Carotid Duplex Ultrasound | imaging | $2,337 | $554 to $3,338 | High |
| Carotid Ultrasound | imaging | $2,337 | $554 to $3,338 | High |
| Colonoscopy with Polypectomy | other | $2,390 | $567 to $3,597 | High |
| Central Line Insertion | other | $2,448 | $171 to $5,962 | High |
| CT Scan of the Head | imaging | $2,475 | $587 to $3,535 | High |
| Mole Removal | other | $2,552 | $605 to $3,646 | High |
| Sleep Study (Polysomnography) | diagnostic | $2,625 | $164 to $6,512 | High |
| CT Spine | imaging | $2,930 | $638 to $4,526 | High |
| CT Head | imaging | $3,116 | $587 to $5,367 | High |
| CT Cervical Spine without Contrast | imaging | $3,168 | $751 to $4,526 | High |
| CT Angiography Chest | imaging | $3,416 | $810 to $4,880 | High |
| CT Scan of the Chest | imaging | $3,416 | $810 to $4,880 | High |
| Bronchoscopy | diagnostic | $3,537 | $574 to $21,922 | High |
| Laryngoscopy | other | $3,703 | $387 to $5,926 | High |
| Colonoscopy | preventive | $3,765 | $815 to $5,849 | High |
| IUD Insertion | other | $3,768 | $346 to $7,371 | High |
| MRI of the Knee | imaging | $3,835 | $910 to $5,479 | High |
| MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar) | imaging | $3,837 | $910 to $5,482 | High |
| MRI Spine | imaging | $4,272 | $910 to $6,724 | High |
| MRI of the Shoulder | imaging | $4,324 | $1,025 to $6,177 | High |
| MRI of the Abdomen | imaging | $4,386 | $1,040 to $6,265 | High |
| Vaginal Delivery | obstetric | $4,700 | $627 to $22,324 | High |
| CT Abdomen and Pelvis | imaging | $4,802 | $1,139 to $8,866 | High |
| CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast | imaging | $4,802 | $1,139 to $6,860 | High |
| CT Scan of the Abdomen and Pelvis | imaging | $4,802 | $1,139 to $6,860 | High |
| MRI of the Brain | imaging | $4,891 | $1,018 to $7,844 | High |
| Prostate Biopsy | other | $5,029 | $1,193 to $7,184 | High |
| PET Scan | imaging | $5,842 | $41 to $8,649 | High |
| Abscess Drainage (I&D) | emergency | $6,060 | $226 to $15,952 | High |
| Hysteroscopy | other | $6,356 | $873 to $12,899 | High |
| Carpal Tunnel Release | surgery | $7,081 | $163 to $19,627 | High |
| Tonsillectomy | surgery | $7,598 | $371 to $19,472 | High |
| Tubal Ligation | surgery | $8,477 | $2,010 to $12,110 | High |
| Angioplasty with Stent (PCI) | other | $8,482 | $124 to $23,490 | High |
| Gastric Sleeve (Weight Loss Surgery) | other | $8,918 | $2,115 to $12,740 | High |
| Vasectomy | surgery | $9,025 | $12 to $12,893 | High |
| Circumcision | surgery | $9,589 | $15 to $21,193 | High |
| Cardiac Catheterization | cardiac | $10,653 | $49 to $104,833 | High |
| Rotator Cuff Repair | surgery | $11,048 | $2,620 to $15,783 | High |
| Hernia Repair (Umbilical) | surgery | $13,543 | $13,543 to $19,347 | Low |
| Radiation Therapy | other | $14,260 | $49 to $39,513 | High |
| Hernia Repair (Inguinal) | surgery | $14,509 | $3,270 to $20,727 | Moderate |
| Hernia Repair | surgery | $15,474 | $3,270 to $23,484 | Moderate |
| Cataract Surgery | surgery | $15,539 | $242 to $24,108 | High |
| Colonoscopy (Diagnostic) | diagnostic | $16,726 | $567 to $23,894 | High |
| Endoscopy | preventive | $17,210 | $720 to $44,573 | High |
| ERCP (Gallstone Removal) | other | $17,262 | $219 to $47,267 | High |
| C-Section (Cesarean Delivery) | obstetric | $19,389 | $265 to $53,802 | High |
| CABG (Heart Bypass Surgery) | other | $19,484 | $497 to $27,834 | High |
| Cardiac Ablation | other | $20,577 | $4,731 to $30,293 | High |
| Pacemaker Insertion | cardiac | $21,354 | $1,635 to $106,162 | High |
| Heart Valve Replacement | other | $22,887 | $86 to $32,696 | High |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) | surgery | $30,072 | $7,055 to $42,961 | Moderate |
| Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) | diagnostic | $31,201 | $620 to $44,573 | High |
| COPD Management | other | $32,267 | $183 to $46,096 | High |
| Septoplasty | surgery | $32,729 | $3,577 to $46,756 | Moderate |
| Shoulder Surgery | surgery | $34,210 | $1,635 to $81,960 | High |
| Wound Debridement | surgery | $40,212 | $616 to $111,178 | High |
| Endometrial Ablation | other | $48,719 | $4,345 to $69,598 | High |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) | surgery | $48,742 | $405 to $98,741 | High |
| Laminectomy (Back Decompression) | other | $53,119 | $21 to $75,884 | High |
| Chest X-Ray | imaging | $63,251 | $213 to $90,359 | High |
| Chest X-Ray 1 View | imaging | $63,251 | $15,000 to $90,359 | High |
| Kidney Stone Removal | other | $72,372 | $569 to $178,774 | High |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) | surgery | $77,036 | $585 to $111,704 | High |
| Deb Bone 20 SQ Cm/< | other | $77,825 | $816 to $111,178 | High |
| Deb Subq Tissue 20 SQ Cm/< | other | $77,825 | $816 to $111,178 | High |
| Breast Biopsy | other | $80,683 | $39 to $223,315 | High |
| Knee Arthroscopy | other | $83,082 | $267 to $118,689 | High |
| Thyroidectomy | surgery | $84,302 | $6,162 to $142,687 | Moderate |
| ACL Reconstruction | surgery | $85,032 | $284 to $121,475 | High |
| Prostatectomy | other | $86,767 | $205 to $155,561 | High |
| Hip Arthroscopy | other | $100,445 | $250 to $143,493 | High |
| Total Hip Replacement | surgery | $109,298 | $9 to $156,140 | High |
| Total Knee Replacement | surgery | $202,604 | $56 to $289,434 | High |
| Spinal Fusion | surgery | $261,717 | $42,775 to $373,882 | High |
| Spinal Fusion (Lumbar) | surgery | $261,717 | $5,531 to $373,882 | High |
| Urinalysis | lab | N/A | $2 to $31 | High |
| Thyroid Panel (TSH) | lab | N/A | $4 to $23 | High |
| Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) | lab | N/A | $41 to $168,962 | High |
This hospital's pricing is published per federal mandate.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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