Prices at 3 hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,438
Chargemaster (median)
$2,614
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,351
Medicare pays
$148
Typical cash range: $1,365 – $1,544.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $1,347 | $2,082 | — | — | — |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $1,438 | $1,351 | ★ 3/5 | 275 min | 15.4% |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee, WI | $1,570 | $1,014 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.4% |
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.