ChargeMaster Detail

Public viewing of hospital charges for pricing transparency.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule requiring hospitals to post their standard charges in a machine-readable format on the internet and update them annually beginning Jan. 1, 2019.

What is a chargemaster?

A chargemaster is a comprehensive listing of items that could be billed to a patient, payer, or healthcare provider. The patient’s out of pocket expenses will depend on individual/family insurance coverage and the possibility of financial assistance.

For a more detailed and accurate estimate, call the Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics Business Office at 217-854-3141.

View the Carlinville Area Hospital and Clinics ChargeMaster Detail