Prices at 3 hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$31
Chargemaster (median)
$57
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$26
Medicare pays
$5
Typical cash range: $12 – $50.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $8 | $5 | — | — | — |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $31 | $26 | ★ 3/5 | 275 min | 15.4% |
| Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $55 | $80 | — | — | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.