Prices at 3 hospitals in Madison, WI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,566 — 27% above the US median ($1,234), roughly 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health-Meriter | Madison, WI | $808 | $282 | ★ 5/5 | 150 min | 15.8% |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison, WI | $2,324 | $2,246 | ★ 5/5 | 216 min | 14.2% |
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. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,566 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($378). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($757).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,441 list price could save about $876 (36%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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