Hip or Knee Replacement (without major complications) cost in Milwaukee, WI
MS-DRG 470 · 3 hospitals in Milwaukee
Charges here run from $58,884 to $136,288 — a difference of $77,404 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Wisconsin hospital charges $69,370.
Hospitals in Milwaukee, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital
Milwaukee, WI |
$58,884 15% below the state average | $15,741 | 34 |
|
D
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI |
$93,710 35% above the state average | $16,346 | 42 |
|
C
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI |
$136,288 96% above the state average | $25,382 | 20 |
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.