C-section, without complications at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
MS-DRG 788 · Dekalb, IL
These are Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 14 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $6,091.03, median $27,345.08, highest $41,614.65. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital Geneva, IL | 21.6 mi | $30,187.86 | $43,125.51 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 31.2 mi | $33,782.08 | $48,260.11 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry McHenry, IL | 38.1 mi | $29,533.22 | $42,190.31 | 2026-04-01 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Morris, IL | 40.4 mi | $6,091.03 | $25,316.01 | 2026-06-30 |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL | 49.2 mi | $23,671.06 | $47,342.13 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL | 51.5 mi | $36,211.49 | $51,730.70 | 2026-04-01 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 52.7 mi | $28,151.21 | $40,216.01 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 55.2 mi | $16,334.11 | $54,447.04 | 2026-04-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for MS-DRG 788 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC standard_charge_information[1782] | inpatient | $32,526.02 | $46,465.74 | $6,822.66 – $17,972.71 |
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