Major Chest Procedures with Major Complications cost in Milwaukee, WI
MS-DRG 163 · 2 hospitals in Milwaukee
Charges here run from $120,553 to $190,816 — a difference of $70,263 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Wisconsin hospital charges $139,816.
Hospitals in Milwaukee, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI |
$120,553 14% below the state average | $44,986 | 72 |
|
D
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI |
$190,816 36% above the state average | $48,361 | 22 |
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.