Prices at 4 hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$75
Chargemaster (median)
$145
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$71
Medicare pays
$18
Typical cash range: $36 – $99.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $26 | $18 | — | — | — |
| Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $60 | $87 | — | — | — |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee, WI | $90 | $54 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.4% |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $103 | $92 | ★ 3/5 | 275 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.