Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 483: Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
$102,839typical hospital bill
$20,686typical amount paid
$18,836–$27,757range paid across 8 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $102,839 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital | Oconomowoc | 15 | $93,639 | $18,836 | |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 12 | $105,581 | $19,051 | |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin | Glendale | 47 | $69,938 | $19,862 | |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin | 14 | $83,298 | $20,323 | |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 22 | $129,023 | $21,048 | |
| Community Memorial Hospital | Menomonee Falls | 13 | $109,196 | $26,036 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 17 | $100,097 | $26,370 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 22 | $117,572 | $27,757 |
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.