Prices at 12 hospitals in Wisconsin, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$33
Chargemaster (median)
$53
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$26
Medicare pays
$38
Typical cash range: $22 – $44.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Memorial Hospital | Black River Falls, WI | $20 | $22 | — | 102 min | 14.5% |
| Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $46 | $71 | — | — | — |
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.