Surgery Costs in Wisconsin (2026)
Compare estimated costs for 62 medical, cosmetic, dental, and diagnostic procedures in Wisconsin. Costs are adjusted using the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity index.
Cost Index: 99.8 — Near National AverageAcross all 62 procedures priced for Wisconsin, the median cost runs 0.2% below the national average.
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Real Hospital Charges in Wisconsin (CMS Medicare Data)
Across 64 hospitals and surgery centers in Wisconsin reporting to CMS Medicare, average billed charges range from $5,655 to $81,997, with an in-state median of $25,151. The table below lists the highest-volume Wisconsin facilities by reported case count.
| Hospital | City | Avg Billed Charge | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | $56,421 | $10,958 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | La Crosse | $22,705 | $4,434 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr | Green Bay | $20,609 | $3,992 |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | $81,997 | $12,940 |
| Oakleaf Surgical Hospital | Altoona | $21,508 | $5,651 |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | $48,373 | $6,530 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire | Eau Claire | $38,000 | $10,430 |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | $70,717 | $15,654 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital Of Wisconsin | Glendale | $48,754 | $7,931 |
| Sauk Prairie Hospital | Prairie Du Sac | $25,517 | $8,890 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington | $17,985 | $2,497 |
| Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc | Appleton | $25,239 | $7,738 |
| Aspirus Wausau Hospital | Wausau | $46,751 | $10,680 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System In La Crosse | La Crosse | $20,523 | $4,487 |
| Mercy Health System Corp | Janesville | $27,251 | $3,563 |
Billed charges are a hospital's list price and are typically far higher than what is actually paid. The Avg Medicare Payment column shows what Medicare actually reimbursed at that Wisconsin facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2023).