Prices at 6 hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $642 — 12% above the US median ($574), roughly 6.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $395 | $225 | ★ 5/5 | 119 min | 13.6% |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee, WI | $610 | $526 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.4% |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $642 | $618 | — | — | — |
| Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | $670 | $161 | ★ 3/5 | 165 min | 13.7% |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $927 | $801 | ★ 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 $642 — about 6.4× the Medicare rate ($100). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($200).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,220 list price could save about $578 (47%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
All Abdominal ultrasound prices in Wisconsin → · All Abdominal ultrasound prices (national) · All hospitals in Milwaukee