Healthcare Procedure Costs: Midwest
The Midwest tends to have lower practice expenses and physician fees near or below the national average.
18 Medicare payment areas · Covering IL, OH, MI, IN, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS · Data: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Cities in the Midwest
Pick a city to see local procedure prices and what hospitals charge:
| City | State | vs National avg |
|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO | IL | +14% above |
| SUBURBAN CHICAGO | IL | +9% above |
| EAST ST. LOUIS | IL | +6% above |
| DETROIT | MI | +5% above |
| REST OF ILLINOIS | IL | +1% above |
| METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS | MO | -2% below |
| REST OF MICHIGAN | MI | -3% below |
| METROPOLITAN KANSAS CITY | MO | -3% below |
| OHIO | OH | -4% below |
| MINNESOTA | MN | -6% below |
| NORTH DAKOTA | ND | -6% below |
| REST OF MISSOURI | MO | -7% below |
| SOUTH DAKOTA | SD | -7% below |
| INDIANA | IN | -9% below |
| WISCONSIN | WI | -9% below |
| IOWA | IA | -10% below |
| KANSAS | KS | -10% below |
| NEBRASKA | NE | -10% below |
What Common Procedures Cost in the Midwest
These are the Medicare-allowed physician fees for common procedures, showing the range across localities in this region. The physician fee is what the doctor receives — it does not include hospital facility fees, which are typically much higher.
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Important: These figures come from publicly available Medicare fee schedule data and hospital price transparency filings. They are not a quote or guarantee of what you will pay. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan, deductible, facility, and specific clinical circumstances. Always verify costs with your facility and insurance provider before scheduling. This content is for educational purposes only.
Data last updated: May 2026