TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Wisconsin
20 hospitals in Wisconsin report pricing for total knee arthroplasty. The average cash price is $14.
20
in Wisconsin
$22
gross charge
$14
35% below list price
$22 – $22
1.0x spread
TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $14 (cash/self-pay price) in Wisconsin, based on data from 20 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $22 to $22 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| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL Aspirus | PORTAGE | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| ASPIRUS EAGLE RIVER HOSPITAL Aspirus | EAGLE RIVER | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC. Aspirus | STEVENS POINT | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS RHINELANDER HOSPITAL Aspirus | RHINELANDER | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC Aspirus | MEDFORD | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| LANGLADE HOSPITAL Aspirus | ANTIGO | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS STANLEY HOSPITAL Aspirus | STANLEY | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC Aspirus | WISCONSIN RAPIDS | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL Aspirus | WAUSAU | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER Aspirus | WOODRUFF | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS TOMAHAWK HOSPITAL Aspirus | TOMAHAWK | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA HEALTH CARE CENTRAL INC Advocate Health | SHEBOYGAN | N/A | N/A | $9,580 – $25,737 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL | WAUWATOSA | N/A | N/A | $9,580 – $25,737 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER UnityPoint Health | MADISON | N/A | N/A | $11,440 – $33,846 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | MANITOWOC | N/A | N/A | $12,029 – $38,493 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | NEW BERLIN | N/A | N/A | $12,029 – $38,493 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | MENOMONEE FALLS | N/A | N/A | $12,029 – $38,493 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | WEST BEND | N/A | N/A | $12,029 – $38,493 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $12,029 – $38,493 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN Childrens Hospital and Health System | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $13,774 – $35,372 | 0.1/10 |
PORTAGE, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
EAGLE RIVER, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
STEVENS POINT, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
RHINELANDER, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
MEDFORD, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
ANTIGO, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
STANLEY, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WAUSAU, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WOODRUFF, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
TOMAHAWK, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
SHEBOYGAN, WI · Advocate Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,580 – $25,737
WAUWATOSA, WI
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,580 – $25,737
MADISON, WI · UnityPoint Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,440 – $33,846
MANITOWOC, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,029 – $38,493
NEW BERLIN, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,029 – $38,493
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,029 – $38,493
WEST BEND, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,029 – $38,493
MILWAUKEE, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,029 – $38,493
MILWAUKEE, WI · Childrens Hospital and Health System
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,774 – $35,372
TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost by City in Wisconsin
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What Affects TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Wisconsin
If you're researching total knee arthroplasty costs in Wisconsin, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for total knee arthroplasty in Wisconsin are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 20 hospitals in Wisconsin, total knee arthroplasty prices range from $22 to $22 — a 1.0x 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
The setting where total knee arthroplasty is performed in Wisconsin significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Wisconsin
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access total knee arthroplasty at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Wisconsin offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Wisconsin, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $14, which is 35% lower than the average list price of $22. 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.