Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in Wisconsin
What 8 hospitals in Wisconsin charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$96,735
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$22,158
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$16,125
Average per stay
State rank
#25 of 39
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Wisconsin billed an average of $96,735 for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities, about 4.4 times the average total payment of $22,158. That payment is 2% below the U.S. average of $22,521.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $22,158Billed $96,735
About 23¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Wisconsin billed for this stay.
Wisconsin hospitals: major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
Every Wisconsin hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Hsptl of WiGlendale | 47 | $69,938 | $19,862 | $13,674 |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical CenterMilwaukee | 22 | $129,023 | $21,048 | $18,937 |
| Froedtert Mem Lutheran HsptlMilwaukee | 22 | $117,572 | $27,757 | $18,973 |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics AuthorityMadison | 17 | $100,097 | $26,370 | $20,349 |
| Oconomowoc Mem HsptlOconomowoc | 15 | $93,639 | $18,836 | $14,150 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, LLCFranklin | 14 | $83,298 | $20,323 | $12,874 |
| Community Mem HsptlMenomonee Falls | 13 | $109,196 | $26,036 | $14,044 |
| St Mary's HospitalMadison | 12 | $105,581 | $19,050 | $17,879 |
Lowest and highest payments in Wisconsin
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Oconomowoc Mem HsptlOconomowoc, WI | $18,836 |
|---|---|
| St Mary's HospitalMadison, WI | $19,050 |
| Orthopaedic Hsptl of WiGlendale, WI | $19,862 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, LLCFranklin, WI | $20,323 |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical CenterMilwaukee, WI | $21,048 |
Highest
| Froedtert Mem Lutheran HsptlMilwaukee, WI | $27,757 |
|---|---|
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics AuthorityMadison, WI | $26,370 |
| Community Mem HsptlMenomonee Falls, WI | $26,036 |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical CenterMilwaukee, WI | $21,048 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, LLCFranklin, WI | $20,323 |
Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in other states
Questions
How much does major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities cost in Wisconsin?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483) at 8 hospitals in Wisconsin was billed at $96,735 on average, while the average total payment was $22,158, of which Medicare paid $16,125. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Wisconsin, average charges were 4.4 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.