Bunion Surgery (Bunionectomy) Cost in Wisconsin (2026)
Close to the national average · RPP 99.8 · WI
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why bunion surgery (bunionectomy) costs what it does in Wisconsin.
Regional Price Parity
Wisconsin's cost-of-living index sits at 99.8 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
11 facilities perform this procedure in Wisconsin — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
Wisconsin tracks within 0.2% of the national average ($6,500) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Bunion Surgery (Bunionectomy) in Wisconsin: What to Know
Bunion surgery in Wisconsin averages closely to the national cost. For instance, Northwest Surgery Center in Milwaukee specializes in minimally invasive bunion removal, attracting patients nationwide for "destination bunion surgery," often scheduling same-day consultations and procedures for out-of-towners. Advanced Foot and Ankle of Wisconsin in Milwaukee sees over 12,000 patients annually for bunion care, offering both in-person and telehealth appointments.
To potentially save money, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Wisconsin, which often charge significantly less than hospitals for the same procedure. Exploring options in neighboring Iowa, where bunion surgery costs less on average, could also be beneficial. MDsave offers bundled pricing in regions like Green Bay and Neenah, covering all related fees. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Wisconsin
Wisconsin sits near the middle of the pack for bunion surgery (bunionectomy) pricing. The cost components typically split like this.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Wisconsin all-in range
Financing Options
Many Wisconsin clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $6,487 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for Wisconsin's regional price parity (99.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Wisconsin
These Wisconsin facilities handle the most bunion surgery (bunionectomy) cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr | Green Bay | $19,969 | $18,364 | 30 |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | $21,946 | $20,346 | 24 |
| University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | $22,073 | $20,463 | 22 |
| Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital | Menomonee Falls | $21,175 | $19,573 | 20 |
| Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital | Manitowoc | $20,342 | $18,741 | 16 |
| Bellin Memorial Hospital | Green Bay | $19,332 | $17,717 | 15 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | La Crosse | $21,856 | $20,256 | 15 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan | $21,020 | $19,420 | 13 |
| Aurora Medical Ctr Kenosha | Kenosha | $21,774 | $20,174 | 13 |
| Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital | Waukesha | $21,175 | $19,575 | 11 |
Bunion Surgery (Bunionectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of bunion surgery (bunionectomy) pricing. Wisconsin falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Wisconsin Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Wisconsin.
Compare Wisconsin with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main bunion surgery (bunionectomy) cost guide.
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How we calculate bunion surgery (bunionectomy) costs in Wisconsin
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Wisconsin's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.