Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Milwaukee, WI
MS-DRG 552 · 3 hospitals in Milwaukee
Charges here run from $37,618 to $42,746 — a difference of $5,128 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Wisconsin hospital charges $34,146.
Hospitals in Milwaukee, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI |
$37,618 10% above the state average | $8,769 | 17 |
|
C
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI |
$40,140 18% above the state average | $11,205 | 50 |
|
D
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI |
$42,746 25% above the state average | $8,937 | 30 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.