Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 240: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with cc
$89,722typical hospital bill
$25,429typical amount paid
$21,615–$29,243range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $89,722 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | La Crosse | 12 | $47,061 | $21,615 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 12 | $132,383 | $29,243 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.