Appendectomy Cost in Wisconsin (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Appendectomy costs $3,882 on average without insurance in Wisconsin, based on actual CMS data from 72 hospitals. Prices range from $22 to $20,616 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
72 hospitals in Wisconsin report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $3,882.
72
in Wisconsin
$5,129
gross charge
$3,882
24% below list price
$22 – $20,616
937.1x spread
Hospital Prices in Wisconsin
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRUS TOMAHAWK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TOMAHAWK | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTAGE | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| ASPIRUS EAGLE RIVER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAGLE RIVER | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| ASPIRUS RHINELANDER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RHINELANDER | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| LANGLADE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | ANTIGO | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL Proprietary | WAUSAU | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEDFORD | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC. Voluntary non-profit - Church | STEVENS POINT | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | WISCONSIN RAPIDS | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS STANLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | STANLEY | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | WOODRUFF | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC Voluntary non-profit - Private | AMERY | $1,892 | $986-48% | $420 – $1,703 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Other | DARLINGTON | $1,305 | $1,044-20% | $496 – $6,598 | 0.1/10 | |
| LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OSCEOLA | $1,933 | $1,353-30% | $657 – $1,643 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAUK PRAIRIE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PRAIRIE DU SAC | $2,996 | $1,639-45% | $444 – $28,651 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPLAND HILLS HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DODGEVILLE | $3,044 | $1,644-46% | $524 – $5,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | REEDSBURG | $2,798 | $2,099-25% | $533 – $2,490 | 0.1/10 | |
| FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FORT ATKINSON | $8,986 | $2,876-68% | $573 – $13,610 | 0.1/10 | |
| INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CTR Proprietary | SHELL LAKE | $3,949 | $3,159-20% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MADISON | $6,992 | $5,594-20% | $533 – $17,482 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM CHIPPEWA VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | BLOOMER | $7,313 | $6,582-10% | $210 – $7,313 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OAKRIDGE Voluntary non-profit - Other | OSSEO | $7,313 | $6,582-10% | $258 – $7,313 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-RED CEDAR INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MENOMONIE | $7,313 | $6,582-10% | $210 – $7,313 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-NORTHLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | BARRON | $7,313 | $6,582-10% | $210 – $7,313 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM EAU CLAIRE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAU CLAIRE | $7,313 | $6,582-10% | $210 – $7,313 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | LA CROSSE | $7,453 | $6,708-10% | $210 – $7,453 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HLTH SYSTM FRANCISCAN HLTHCARE SPARTA Voluntary non-profit - Church | SPARTA | $7,453 | $6,708-10% | $210 – $7,304 | 0.1/10 | |
| BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BLACK RIVER FALLS | $8,466 | $7,619-10% | $89 – $8,297 | 0.1/10 | |
| OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician | ALTOONA | $10,597 | $9,537-10% | $5,988 – $11,874 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | GREEN BAY | $20,616 | $13,400-35% | $5,319 – $18,554 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GREEN BAY | $20,616 | $13,400-35% | $2,010 – $21,341 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN HEALTH OCONTO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OCONTO | $20,616 | $13,400-35% | $7,009 – $18,554 | 0.1/10 | |
| WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | BALDWIN | $2,748 | N/A | $544 – $8,432 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST VINCENT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GREEN BAY | N/A | N/A | $1,750 – $18,710 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST BEND | N/A | N/A | $5,665 – $16,807 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRAFTON | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION COLUMBIA ST MARYS HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE Voluntary non-profit - Church | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $932 – $2,321 | 0.1/10 | |
| COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $5,498 – $7,188 | 0.1/10 | |
| MILE BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MAUSTON | N/A | N/A | $5,872 – $9,572 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | RACINE | N/A | N/A | $2,165 – $2,165 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - MINOCQUA Voluntary non-profit - Private | MINOCQUA | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| WEST ALLIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST ALLIS | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN Voluntary non-profit - Other | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $11,290 – $18,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | APPLETON | N/A | N/A | $609 – $2,123 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $5,929 – $17,804 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW BERLIN | N/A | N/A | $5,274 – $16,876 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | MARSHFIELD | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | MANITOWOC | N/A | N/A | $5,549 – $16,779 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CTR WASHINGTON COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Private | HARTFORD | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MENOMONEE FALLS | N/A | N/A | $5,665 – $16,779 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA BAYCARE MEDICAL CTR Proprietary | GREEN BAY | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER KENOSHA Voluntary non-profit - Private | KENOSHA | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| FLAMBEAU HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PARK FALLS | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PLATTEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $7,224 – $7,224 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN MOUNDVIEW HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRIENDSHIP | N/A | N/A | $1,744 – $12,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| RICHLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RICHLAND CENTER | N/A | N/A | $496 – $5,540 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - WESTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTON | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER BAY AREA Voluntary non-profit - Private | MARINETTE | N/A | N/A | $5,651 – $21,930 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER SHEBOYGAN COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHEBOYGAN | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $18,718 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $2,165 – $2,165 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BURLINGTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | BURLINGTON | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WAUWATOSA | N/A | N/A | $5,651 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER - SUMMIT Voluntary non-profit - Private | SUMMIT | N/A | N/A | $6,461 – $16,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL & CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHITEHALL | N/A | N/A | $1,744 – $9,681 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | HILLSBORO | N/A | N/A | $1,744 – $10,742 | 0.1/10 | |
| MIDWEST ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Physician | FRANKLIN | N/A | N/A | $2,165 – $2,165 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE Voluntary non-profit - Private | RICE LAKE | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $13,015 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR Voluntary non-profit - Private | SUPERIOR | N/A | N/A | $5,563 – $5,834 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - BEAVER DAM (MMC-BD) Voluntary non-profit - Private | BEAVER DAM | N/A | N/A | $5,561 – $20,694 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELOIT | N/A | N/A | $6,362 – $25,449 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $2,165 – $2,165 | 0.1/10 |
TOMAHAWK, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
PORTAGE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
EAGLE RIVER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
RHINELANDER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
ANTIGO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WAUSAU, WI · Proprietary
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
MEDFORD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
STEVENS POINT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
STANLEY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WOODRUFF, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
AMERY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,892
Cash Price
$986-48%
Negotiated Range
$420 – $1,703
DARLINGTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$1,305
Cash Price
$1,044-20%
Negotiated Range
$496 – $6,598
OSCEOLA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,933
Cash Price
$1,353-30%
Negotiated Range
$657 – $1,643
PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,996
Cash Price
$1,639-45%
Negotiated Range
$444 – $28,651
DODGEVILLE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,044
Cash Price
$1,644-46%
Negotiated Range
$524 – $5,524
REEDSBURG, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,798
Cash Price
$2,099-25%
Negotiated Range
$533 – $2,490
FORT ATKINSON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,986
Cash Price
$2,876-68%
Negotiated Range
$573 – $13,610
SHELL LAKE, WI · Proprietary
List Price
$3,949
Cash Price
$3,159-20%
MADISON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,992
Cash Price
$5,594-20%
Negotiated Range
$533 – $17,482
BLOOMER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,313
Cash Price
$6,582-10%
Negotiated Range
$210 – $7,313
OSSEO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$7,313
Cash Price
$6,582-10%
Negotiated Range
$258 – $7,313
MENOMONIE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,313
Cash Price
$6,582-10%
Negotiated Range
$210 – $7,313
BARRON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,313
Cash Price
$6,582-10%
Negotiated Range
$210 – $7,313
EAU CLAIRE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,313
Cash Price
$6,582-10%
Negotiated Range
$210 – $7,313
LA CROSSE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,453
Cash Price
$6,708-10%
Negotiated Range
$210 – $7,453
SPARTA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$7,453
Cash Price
$6,708-10%
Negotiated Range
$210 – $7,304
BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,466
Cash Price
$7,619-10%
Negotiated Range
$89 – $8,297
ALTOONA, WI · Physician
List Price
$10,597
Cash Price
$9,537-10%
Negotiated Range
$5,988 – $11,874
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$20,616
Cash Price
$13,400-35%
Negotiated Range
$5,319 – $18,554
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$20,616
Cash Price
$13,400-35%
Negotiated Range
$2,010 – $21,341
OCONTO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$20,616
Cash Price
$13,400-35%
Negotiated Range
$7,009 – $18,554
BALDWIN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,748
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$544 – $8,432
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,750 – $18,710
WEST BEND, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,665 – $16,807
GRAFTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $16,378
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$932 – $2,321
COLUMBUS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,498 – $7,188
MAUSTON, WI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,872 – $9,572
RACINE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,165 – $2,165
MINOCQUA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $12,887
WEST ALLIS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $16,378
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,290 – $18,060
APPLETON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$609 – $2,123
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,929 – $17,804
NEW BERLIN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,274 – $16,876
MARSHFIELD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $12,887
MANITOWOC, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,549 – $16,779
HARTFORD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $16,378
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,665 – $16,779
GREEN BAY, WI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $16,378
KENOSHA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $16,378
PARK FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $12,887
PLATTEVILLE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,224 – $7,224
FRIENDSHIP, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,744 – $12,500
RICHLAND CENTER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$496 – $5,540
WESTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $12,887
MARINETTE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,651 – $21,930
SHEBOYGAN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $16,378
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $18,718
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,165 – $2,165
BURLINGTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $16,378
WAUWATOSA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,651 – $16,378
SUMMIT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,461 – $16,378
WHITEHALL, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,744 – $9,681
HILLSBORO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,744 – $10,742
FRANKLIN, WI · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,165 – $2,165
RICE LAKE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $13,015
SUPERIOR, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,563 – $5,834
BEAVER DAM, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,561 – $20,694
BELOIT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,362 – $25,449
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,165 – $2,165
Appendectomy Cost by City in Wisconsin
Appendectomy Cost in Other States
What Affects Appendectomy Cost in Wisconsin
If you're researching appendectomy costs in Wisconsin, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for appendectomy in Wisconsin are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 72 hospitals in Wisconsin, appendectomy prices range from $22 to $20,616 — a 937.1x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Wisconsin
The setting where appendectomy is performed in Wisconsin significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Wisconsin
If you're paying out of pocket for appendectomy in Wisconsin, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In Wisconsin, the average cash price for appendectomy is $3,882, which is 24% lower than the average list price of $5,129. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.