Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Wisconsin
Last updated: May 2026
Lumbar Discectomy costs an average of $6,193 (cash/self-pay price) in Wisconsin, based on data from 64 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $22 to $25,698 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
64 hospitals in Wisconsin report pricing for lumbar discectomy. The average cash price is $6,193.
64
in Wisconsin
$8,140
gross charge
$6,193
24% below list price
$22 – $25,698
1168.1x spread
Hospital Prices in Wisconsin
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRUS EAGLE RIVER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAGLE RIVER | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| LANGLADE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | ANTIGO | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEDFORD | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS RHINELANDER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RHINELANDER | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC. Voluntary non-profit - Church | STEVENS POINT | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | WOODRUFF | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL Proprietary | WAUSAU | $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 | |
| 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% | — | — | |
| UPLAND HILLS HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DODGEVILLE | $4,098 | $2,213-46% | $793 – $6,892 | 0.1/10 | |
| FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FORT ATKINSON | $8,750 | $2,800-68% | $908 – $16,558 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MADISON | $7,461 | $5,969-20% | $807 – $26,222 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAUK PRAIRIE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PRAIRIE DU SAC | $11,460 | $6,269-45% | $672 – $18,816 | 0.1/10 | |
| REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | REEDSBURG | $8,519 | $6,389-25% | $807 – $7,582 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM CHIPPEWA VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | BLOOMER | $12,582 | $11,324-10% | $324 – $12,582 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM EAU CLAIRE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAU CLAIRE | $12,582 | $11,324-10% | $275 – $12,582 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | LA CROSSE | $12,582 | $11,324-10% | $112 – $12,582 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-RED CEDAR INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MENOMONIE | $12,582 | $11,324-10% | $324 – $12,582 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-NORTHLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | BARRON | $12,582 | $11,324-10% | $324 – $12,582 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HLTH SYSTM FRANCISCAN HLTHCARE SPARTA Voluntary non-profit - Church | SPARTA | $12,582 | $11,324-10% | $324 – $12,330 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OAKRIDGE Voluntary non-profit - Other | OSSEO | $12,582 | $11,324-10% | $397 – $12,582 | 0.1/10 | |
| OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician | ALTOONA | $15,599 | $14,039-10% | $7,187 – $16,543 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | GREEN BAY | $25,698 | $16,704-35% | $6,630 – $23,128 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GREEN BAY | $25,698 | $16,704-35% | $3,095 – $23,128 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN HEALTH OCONTO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OCONTO | $25,698 | $16,704-35% | $8,737 – $23,128 | 0.1/10 | |
| WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | BALDWIN | $6,623 | N/A | $823 – $10,432 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR Voluntary non-profit - Private | SUPERIOR | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $7,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| MIDWEST ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Physician | FRANKLIN | N/A | N/A | $3,472 – $3,472 | 0.1/10 | |
| WEST ALLIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST ALLIS | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $23,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $3,472 – $3,472 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $3,472 – $3,472 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST VINCENT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GREEN BAY | N/A | N/A | $2,262 – $18,364 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST BEND | N/A | N/A | $6,937 – $17,408 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW BERLIN | N/A | N/A | $6,539 – $20,924 | 0.1/10 | |
| RICHLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RICHLAND CENTER | N/A | N/A | $803 – $6,783 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Other | DARLINGTON | N/A | N/A | $803 – $4,582 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | HILLSBORO | N/A | N/A | $2,157 – $13,289 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - WESTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTON | N/A | N/A | $6,030 – $16,401 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL & CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHITEHALL | N/A | N/A | $2,157 – $11,976 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | MARSHFIELD | N/A | N/A | $6,783 – $16,401 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | MANITOWOC | N/A | N/A | $6,794 – $16,779 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN MOUNDVIEW HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRIENDSHIP | N/A | N/A | $2,157 – $15,464 | 0.1/10 | |
| MILE BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MAUSTON | N/A | N/A | $7,048 – $11,489 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $7,259 – $18,485 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MENOMONEE FALLS | N/A | N/A | $6,937 – $17,495 | 0.1/10 | |
| FLAMBEAU HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PARK FALLS | N/A | N/A | $6,030 – $16,401 | 0.1/10 | |
| COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $6,816 – $8,968 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN Voluntary non-profit - Other | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $11,941 – $25,306 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELOIT | N/A | N/A | $7,636 – $30,545 | 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 ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $9,245 – $23,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BURLINGTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | BURLINGTON | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WAUWATOSA | N/A | N/A | $5,651 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CTR WASHINGTON COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Private | HARTFORD | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER KENOSHA Voluntary non-profit - Private | KENOSHA | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER - SUMMIT Voluntary non-profit - Private | SUMMIT | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRAFTON | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | APPLETON | N/A | N/A | $922 – $3,369 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA BAYCARE MEDICAL CTR Proprietary | GREEN BAY | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION COLUMBIA ST MARYS HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE Voluntary non-profit - Church | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $1,403 – $3,683 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER SHEBOYGAN COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHEBOYGAN | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | RACINE | N/A | N/A | $3,472 – $3,472 | 0.1/10 |
EAGLE RIVER, 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%
MEDFORD, 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%
STEVENS POINT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WOODRUFF, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WAUSAU, WI · Proprietary
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%
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%
DODGEVILLE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,098
Cash Price
$2,213-46%
Negotiated Range
$793 – $6,892
FORT ATKINSON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,750
Cash Price
$2,800-68%
Negotiated Range
$908 – $16,558
MADISON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,461
Cash Price
$5,969-20%
Negotiated Range
$807 – $26,222
PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$11,460
Cash Price
$6,269-45%
Negotiated Range
$672 – $18,816
REEDSBURG, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,519
Cash Price
$6,389-25%
Negotiated Range
$807 – $7,582
BLOOMER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$12,582
Cash Price
$11,324-10%
Negotiated Range
$324 – $12,582
EAU CLAIRE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$12,582
Cash Price
$11,324-10%
Negotiated Range
$275 – $12,582
LA CROSSE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$12,582
Cash Price
$11,324-10%
Negotiated Range
$112 – $12,582
MENOMONIE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$12,582
Cash Price
$11,324-10%
Negotiated Range
$324 – $12,582
BARRON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$12,582
Cash Price
$11,324-10%
Negotiated Range
$324 – $12,582
SPARTA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$12,582
Cash Price
$11,324-10%
Negotiated Range
$324 – $12,330
OSSEO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$12,582
Cash Price
$11,324-10%
Negotiated Range
$397 – $12,582
ALTOONA, WI · Physician
List Price
$15,599
Cash Price
$14,039-10%
Negotiated Range
$7,187 – $16,543
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$25,698
Cash Price
$16,704-35%
Negotiated Range
$6,630 – $23,128
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$25,698
Cash Price
$16,704-35%
Negotiated Range
$3,095 – $23,128
OCONTO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$25,698
Cash Price
$16,704-35%
Negotiated Range
$8,737 – $23,128
BALDWIN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,623
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$823 – $10,432
SUPERIOR, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $7,144
FRANKLIN, WI · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,472 – $3,472
WEST ALLIS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $23,500
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,472 – $3,472
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,472 – $3,472
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,262 – $18,364
WEST BEND, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,937 – $17,408
NEW BERLIN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,539 – $20,924
RICHLAND CENTER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$803 – $6,783
DARLINGTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$803 – $4,582
HILLSBORO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,157 – $13,289
WESTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,030 – $16,401
WHITEHALL, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,157 – $11,976
MARSHFIELD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,783 – $16,401
MANITOWOC, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,794 – $16,779
FRIENDSHIP, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,157 – $15,464
MAUSTON, WI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,048 – $11,489
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,259 – $18,485
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,937 – $17,495
PARK FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,030 – $16,401
COLUMBUS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,816 – $8,968
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,941 – $25,306
BELOIT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,636 – $30,545
MARINETTE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,651 – $21,930
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,245 – $23,500
BURLINGTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
WAUWATOSA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,651 – $19,000
HARTFORD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
KENOSHA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
SUMMIT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
GRAFTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
APPLETON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$922 – $3,369
GREEN BAY, WI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,403 – $3,683
SHEBOYGAN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
RACINE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,472 – $3,472
Lumbar Discectomy Cost by City in Wisconsin
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What Affects Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Wisconsin
The cost of lumbar discectomy in Wisconsin depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
The price of lumbar discectomy varies based on hospital size, ownership type (nonprofit vs. for-profit), and whether the facility belongs to a large health system. Consolidated systems often maintain higher prices due to reduced local competition.
Based on data from 64 hospitals in Wisconsin, lumbar discectomy prices range from $22 to $25,698 — a 1168.1x 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
Hospital pricing for lumbar discectomy in Wisconsin varies based on facility size, ownership type, and local market competition. Larger health systems and academic medical centers often have higher chargemaster prices, while community hospitals and outpatient clinics may offer more competitive rates.
When comparing options for lumbar discectomy, consider both price and quality metrics. MyCareCost includes compliance and quality data alongside pricing to help you make a more informed decision.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Wisconsin
If you're paying out of pocket for lumbar discectomy 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 lumbar discectomy is $6,193, which is 24% lower than the average list price of $8,140. 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.