Common procedures: What they cost in Wisconsin
The cost for medical procedures varies, depending on where you are in Wisconsin. The chart below compares six regions of the state and what providers in those regions charge the Trust, on average, for six common medical procedures.
Notes on the listed procedures:
- 99203 New patient office visit
- 76092 Mammogram
- 59400 Childbirth (obstetrical care). Charge reflects doctor visits during pregnancy, normal vaginal delivery, and follow-up visits. Does not include cost of hospital stay, medications, or other services.
- 47562 Gallbladder removal. Charge covers surgery only. Does not include cost of hospital stay, medications, or other services.
- 27130 Total hip replacement. Charge covers surgery only. Does not include cost of hospital stay, medications, or other services.
- 27447 Total knee replacement. Charge covers surgery only. Does not include cost of hospital stay, medications, or other services.
Regions are based on WEA Trust data and do not correspond to exact geographic areas. All procedure costs rounded to the nearest whole dollar. All percentages rounded to the nearest whole number; differences of less than 3% deemed insignificant and not indicated. |
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