Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215 · (414) 649-6000

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$18what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$353.2Mnet income, all sources

2.6%margin on patient care alone

$32.3Mcost of charity care (2.1% of costs)

$54.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

896beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 2024. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Heart failure, with major complications 291	474	$58,133	$12,327
Sepsis, with major complications 871	470	$85,599	$18,153
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	159	$270,771	$40,896
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	145	$112,729	$21,585
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	140	$182,947	$27,361
Sepsis 872	120	$50,433	$10,634
Lung infection, with major complications 177	91	$64,635	$14,772
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	90	$67,833	$15,733
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	89	$374,939	$60,577
Respiratory failure 189	88	$63,095	$13,010
Urinary tract infection 690	87	$42,795	$7,897
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	81	$228,970	$52,884
Stroke, with major complications 064	80	$104,830	$17,936
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	80	$64,609	$12,623
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	77	$63,251	$10,047
Heart stent 322	76	$116,084	$15,823
Heart attack, with major complications 280	75	$97,447	$16,439
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	75	$59,303	$12,848
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	72	$35,843	$7,578
Kidney failure, with complications 683	70	$38,345	$8,652
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	69	$57,322	$14,436
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	69	$51,510	$10,952
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	67	$73,925	$16,187
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	67	$48,480	$9,204
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	67	$38,016	$7,957
Fainting 312	66	$43,310	$8,030
Irregular heartbeat 310	63	$27,055	$6,319
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	62	$275,004	$81,428
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	59	$172,039	$27,370
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	55	$118,006	$22,426
COPD, with major complications 190	53	$41,906	$10,317
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	53	$157,149	$31,853
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	50	$38,899	$8,450
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	46	$209,754	$45,292
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	46	$196,512	$50,185
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	44	$257,344	$50,226
Hip or knee replacement 470	42	$93,710	$16,346
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	41	$344,801	$56,293
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	40	$42,948	$10,751
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	38	$141,800	$38,537
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	38	$60,454	$10,638
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	37	$205,518	$44,675
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	37	$38,700	$7,781
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	36	$53,491	$12,292
Heart catheterization 287	35	$72,121	$10,415
Diabetes, with major complications 637	35	$96,784	$14,425
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	34	$101,944	$20,046
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	34	$114,991	$25,694
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	33	$112,492	$25,579
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	31	$318,320	$78,038
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	31	$103,213	$20,476
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	31	$43,954	$8,169
Diabetes, with complications 638	31	$67,095	$11,629
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	30	$386,693	$115,852
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	30	$94,869	$17,095
Back problems (no surgery) 552	30	$42,746	$8,937
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	29	$55,081	$12,506
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	29	$90,385	$14,713
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	29	$98,101	$19,041
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	29	$178,061	$31,832
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	28	$334,389	$50,909
Seizures with Mcc 100	28	$156,680	$32,189
Seizures 101	28	$58,300	$8,403
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	28	$44,344	$9,709
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	28	$67,280	$14,038
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	27	$47,812	$9,337
Heart attack, with complications 281	27	$51,713	$9,327
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	27	$223,923	$61,897
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	26	$106,231	$15,064
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	26	$50,714	$9,358
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	26	$71,761	$15,783
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	24	$113,022	$25,439
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	24	$123,295	$30,979
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 354	24	$90,319	$16,893
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	24	$47,919	$12,802
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	24	$111,365	$18,396
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	23	$141,211	$29,165
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	22	$64,607	$17,080
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	22	$87,483	$16,107
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	22	$190,816	$48,361
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	22	$172,971	$31,426
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	22	$129,023	$21,048
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	22	$80,724	$15,479
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	22	$100,600	$20,190
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	22	$51,556	$11,939
Lung infection, with complications 178	21	$47,916	$8,917
High blood pressure 305	21	$36,121	$6,877
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	21	$37,851	$8,472
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	21	$39,215	$8,540
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	20	$88,420	$16,703
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	20	$37,171	$8,128
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	19	$33,509	$8,767
Chest pain 313	19	$44,197	$6,879
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	19	$140,002	$21,190
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	19	$99,053	$14,319
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	18	$69,542	$14,826
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	18	$252,737	$33,597
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	18	$134,568	$18,970
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	18	$49,812	$14,030
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	18	$138,180	$27,222
Dysequilibrium 149	17	$35,504	$6,830
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	17	$43,072	$9,997
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	17	$92,873	$29,013
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	17	$117,264	$22,726
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	17	$32,980	$8,658
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	17	$171,715	$32,419
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	16	$56,704	$11,981
Pneumonia, with complications 194	16	$47,219	$7,698
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 244	16	$110,265	$20,949
Inguinal and Femoral Hernia Procedures with Cc 351	16	$108,444	$17,256
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	16	$77,998	$10,294
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	16	$233,158	$48,554
Anemia and blood disorders 812	16	$38,591	$9,790
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 951	16	$25,279	$5,490
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	15	$176,307	$30,681
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	15	$86,870	$21,492
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	15	$44,064	$9,549
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	15	$136,499	$30,343
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	15	$74,206	$15,433
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	15	$74,639	$14,495
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	14	$47,437	$9,718
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	14	$42,538	$9,569
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	14	$212,329	$29,506
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	14	$72,738	$10,238
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	14	$69,294	$15,282
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	14	$89,255	$18,285
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	13	$53,644	$7,431
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 141	13	$101,001	$30,368
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	13	$92,034	$16,610
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	13	$44,565	$9,161
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	13	$104,034	$21,530
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	13	$281,736	$62,324
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	13	$46,293	$7,868
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	13	$59,439	$10,227
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with Cc/Mcc 742	13	$102,340	$15,609
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 947	13	$62,286	$14,785
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	12	$50,062	$9,687
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	12	$213,213	$61,449
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	12	$40,168	$12,592
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	12	$57,759	$10,495
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	12	$87,079	$20,224
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	12	$103,064	$17,706
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	12	$87,718	$18,885
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	11	$849,051	$211,726
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 035	11	$79,786	$18,961
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	11	$63,700	$7,723
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Mcc 353	11	$169,395	$29,742
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 386	11	$37,224	$10,282
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 419	11	$85,858	$13,185
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	11	$92,429	$17,311
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 674	11	$106,252	$21,687
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	11	$238,556	$86,176
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	11	$125,979	$25,551

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