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Cataract Surgery Cost in Wisconsin

69 hospitals in Wisconsin report pricing for cataract surgery. The average cash price is $2,033.

Hospitals

69

in Wisconsin

Average List Price

$2,598

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$2,033

22% below list price

Price Range

$22 – $8,406

382.1x spread

HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE costs an average of $2,033 (cash/self-pay price) in Wisconsin, based on data from 69 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $22 to $8,406 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.

Hospital Prices in Wisconsin

Sorted by lowest cash price
ASPIRUS TOMAHAWK HOSPITAL

TOMAHAWK, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

ASPIRUS STANLEY HOSPITAL

STANLEY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

ASPIRUS EAGLE RIVER HOSPITAL

EAGLE RIVER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

—

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL

WAUSAU, WI · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER

WOODRUFF, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC.

STEVENS POINT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

ASPIRUS RHINELANDER HOSPITAL

RHINELANDER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL

PORTAGE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

—

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC

MEDFORD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

LANGLADE HOSPITAL

ANTIGO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC

AMERY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,680

Cash Price

$876-48%

Negotiated Range

$399 – $1,512

OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL

ALTOONA, WI · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$1,150

Cash Price

$1,035-10%

Negotiated Range

$2,286 – $5,342

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY

DARLINGTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$1,794

Cash Price

$1,435-20%

Negotiated Range

$422 – $6,525

LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OSCEOLA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,421

Cash Price

$1,695-30%

Negotiated Range

$823 – $2,058

REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER

REEDSBURG, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,435

Cash Price

$1,826-25%

Negotiated Range

$498 – $6,883

BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,334

Cash Price

$2,101-10%

Negotiated Range

$380 – $2,334

FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

FORT ATKINSON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$8,406

Cash Price

$2,690-68%

Negotiated Range

$528 – $13,459

SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER

PLATTEVILLE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,487

Cash Price

$4,115-25%

Negotiated Range

$1,646 – $7,139

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-RED CEDAR INC

MENOMONIE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,822

Cash Price

$5,240-10%

Negotiated Range

$180 – $5,822

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-NORTHLAND

BARRON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,822

Cash Price

$5,240-10%

Negotiated Range

$180 – $5,822

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM EAU CLAIRE HOSPITAL

EAU CLAIRE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,822

Cash Price

$5,240-10%

Negotiated Range

$180 – $5,822

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OAKRIDGE

OSSEO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$5,822

Cash Price

$5,240-10%

Negotiated Range

$221 – $5,822

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM CHIPPEWA VALLEY

BLOOMER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,822

Cash Price

$5,240-10%

Negotiated Range

$180 – $5,822

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC

LA CROSSE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,955

Cash Price

$5,360-10%

Negotiated Range

$180 – $5,955

MAYO CLINIC HLTH SYSTM FRANCISCAN HLTHCARE SPARTA

SPARTA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,955

Cash Price

$5,360-10%

Negotiated Range

$180 – $5,895

WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH

BALDWIN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,178

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$513 – $3,598

FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL

MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,318 – $9,469

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,215 – $8,783

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

COLUMBUS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,358 – $3,631

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN

MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,842 – $10,500

BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM

BELOIT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,429 – $9,715

BELLIN HEALTH OCONTO HOSPITAL

OCONTO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,220 – $2,220

BELLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,130 – $8,594

AURORA MEDICAL CENTER BAY AREA

MARINETTE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $21,930

AURORA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BURLINGTON

BURLINGTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $17,500

AURORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

WAUWATOSA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $17,500

AURORA MEDICAL CTR WASHINGTON COUNTY

HARTFORD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $17,500

AURORA MEDICAL CENTER KENOSHA

KENOSHA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $17,500

AURORA MEDICAL CENTER - SUMMIT

SUMMIT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $17,500

AURORA MEDICAL CENTER

GRAFTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $17,500

AURORA BAYCARE MEDICAL CTR

GREEN BAY, WI · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $17,500

AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER

MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $20,000

MILE BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER

MAUSTON, WI · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,242 – $3,654

FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

NEW BERLIN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,130 – $8,405

ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL

MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,306 – $2,306

ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL

MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,306 – $2,306

MIDWEST ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

FRANKLIN, WI · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,306 – $2,306

ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,247 – $2,281

ASCENSION ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL

RACINE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,306 – $2,306

AURORA MEDICAL CENTER SHEBOYGAN COUNTY

SHEBOYGAN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $17,500

GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL & CLINICS

WHITEHALL, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$744 – $11,758

GUNDERSEN ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

HILLSBORO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$744 – $11,758

ASCENSION COLUMBIA ST MARYS HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$876 – $2,238

ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS

APPLETON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$575 – $1,990

GUNDERSEN MOUNDVIEW HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

FRIENDSHIP, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$744 – $11,758

UPLAND HILLS HEALTH

DODGEVILLE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$505 – $2,353

WEST ALLIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

WEST ALLIS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,789 – $20,000

ST NICHOLAS HOSPITAL

SHEBOYGAN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,627 – $8,109

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER

MADISON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$498 – $6,026

ST VINCENT HOSPITAL

GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$782 – $8,156

ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND

WEST BEND, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,215 – $8,783

SAUK PRAIRIE HOSPITAL

PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$419 – $20,649

RICHLAND HOSPITAL

RICHLAND CENTER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$422 – $5,442

MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE

RICE LAKE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,166 – $6,003

MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - MINOCQUA

MINOCQUA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,166 – $6,003

MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - BEAVER DAM (MMC-BD)

BEAVER DAM, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,174 – $7,959

MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER

MARSHFIELD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,166 – $5,712

HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL

MANITOWOC, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,169 – $8,783

Cataract Surgery Cost by City in Wisconsin

Cataract Surgery Cost in Other States

What Affects HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE Cost in Wisconsin

If you're researching hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage costs in Wisconsin, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Freestanding imaging centers typically charge 40–60% less than hospital outpatient departments for the same hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage scan. Hospital departments carry higher overhead and facility fees that inflate the total bill. If you have the option, an independent center may deliver equivalent image quality at a fraction of the price.

Based on data from 69 hospitals in Wisconsin, hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage prices range from $22 to $8,406 — a 382.1x 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

When choosing where to get your hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in Wisconsin, you'll typically encounter two provider types: hospital outpatient imaging departments and freestanding imaging centers.

Hospital-based departments are convenient if you need additional services or have a complex medical situation. However, they commonly add a facility fee that can double the total cost. Independent imaging centers use the same FDA-approved equipment and employ board-certified radiologists, often at 50–70% lower prices.

If your doctor hasn't specified a particular facility, asking about independent centers in Wisconsin could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Wisconsin

If you're paying out of pocket for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage 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 hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage is $2,033, which is 22% lower than the average list price of $2,598. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cataract Surgery Cost in Wisconsin

How much does HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE cost in Wisconsin?â–¼
The average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in Wisconsin is $2,033. Prices range from $22 to $8,406 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE prices vary so much in Wisconsin?â–¼
Hospital prices for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in Wisconsin differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE by paying cash?â–¼
Yes. In Wisconsin, the average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage is $2,033, which is 22% below the average list price of $2,598. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE in Wisconsin?â–¼
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Wisconsin offers the lowest cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE?â–¼
Most health insurance plans cover hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.