Prices at 6 hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $239 — 39% above the US median ($172), roughly 5.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $57 | $41 | — | — | — |
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $133 | $58 | ★ 5/5 | 124 min | — |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $239 | $102 | ★ 3/5 | 275 min | — |
| Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | $249 | $85 | ★ 3/5 | 167 min | — |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $251 | $365 | — | — | — |
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 October 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 $239 — about 5.8× the Medicare rate ($41). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($83).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $434 list price could save about $195 (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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