Prices at 4 hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $9,713 — 81% above the US median ($5,354), roughly 16.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $9,713 | $11,022 | ★ 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. Data last updated July 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 $9,713 — about 16.0× the Medicare rate ($608). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,216).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $17,661 list price could save about $7,947 (45%).
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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