How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Aurora St Lukes Medical Center?

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI currently has 115 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Aurora St Lukes Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Aurora St Lukes Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 2.3× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Aurora St Lukes Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Aurora St Lukes Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 932 Beds · rural Updated: 2025-11-21

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215 · 115 Priced Procedures · 71% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

2.27×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +127% above the fair benchmark (2.27×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

70/100 · Caution

70/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 56% of the Time

File Completeness51

Price Logic63

Peer Alignment75

Clean Billing67

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup · Check Safety

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 2.27× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +29% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center prices routine shoppable procedures at 3.5× Medicare (median 2.51× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +29% to 3.25× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#84 of 99 in WI · 83rd State Percentile#3,195 of 3,385 in U.S. · 94th National Percentile

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.83× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 56% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 71% patient recommendation (69/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (51.4% AGB cap)

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Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 4.4× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 2.51× Fair BaseRate (3.5× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 3.25×) jump +29% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 2.51×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 12.5× Medicare (20¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

3.5× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.69× Divergence

2.4× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+29% Upper Tail

Q25 1.83× · Q50 2.51× · Q75 3.25×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

3.5× MedicareElevated

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

4.4× MedicareWatchout

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

5.3× MedicareWatchout

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

5.2× MedicareWatchout

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

2.3× MedicareFair

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

56% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 69/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 115 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$61,936	$30,775	2.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$39,379	$19,087	2.1×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$36,311	$17,936	2.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$33,609	$19,432	1.7×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$22,214	$13,523	1.6×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$21,931	$13,413	1.6×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$15,790	$6,109	unverified
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$15,661	$8,223	1.9×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$12,015	$2,680	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$10,914	$3,372	unverified
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$10,914	$3,629	unverified
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$10,418	$3,446	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$8,690	$3,875	2.2×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$3,350	$2,540	1.3×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$3,185	$3,185	$1,453	2.2×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$2,976	$987	3.0×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$2,976	$1,256	2.4×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$2,976	$981	unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$3,385	$2,566	$1,021	2.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,928	$2,217	$583	unverified
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$2,115	$855	2.5×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$2,110	$1,114	$338	3.3×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,110	$1,114	$343	3.2×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$3,165	$1,114	$369	3.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$3,265	$1,114	$511	2.2×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,470	$820	$168	4.9×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,470	$820	$169	4.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,305	$820	$258	3.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,140	$820	$448	1.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,470	$820	$160	unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,570	$820	$242	unverified
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,470	$820	$166	unverified
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,470	$820	$167	unverified
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,470	$820	$163	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,940	$820	$303	unverified
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,015	$728	$272	2.7×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$725	$725	$498	1.5×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$725	$406	$126	3.2×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$700	$406	$130	3.1×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$585	$406	$132	3.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$970	$406	$134	3.0×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$764	$358	$322	1.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$165	$308	$92	3.3×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$581	$308	$92	3.3×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$578	$308	$92	3.3×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$448	$308	$93	3.3×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$619	$308	$93	3.3×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$473	$308	$93	3.3×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$680	$308	$112	2.8×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$193	$308	$93	unverified
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$270	$308	$110	unverified
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$345	$308	$93	unverified
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$203	$282	$123	2.3×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$379	$282	$148	1.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$255	$255	$86	3.0×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$285	$254	$64	unverified
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$225	$225	$173	1.3×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$228	$228	$181	1.3×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$253	$253	$185	unverified
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	—	$185	$151	1.2×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$150	$150	$100	1.5×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$168	$168	$166	1.0×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	$155	$155	$100	unverified
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$88	$88	$35	2.5×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$88	$88	$38	2.3×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$88	$88	$38	2.3×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$88	$88	$40	2.2×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$223	$82	$87	0.9×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$263	$82	$110	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$279	$82	$123	0.7×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$88	$88	$38	unverified
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$88	$88	$33	unverified
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$88	$88	$34	unverified
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$93	$93	$51	unverified
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$88	$88	$45	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$1,185	$415	$347	1.2×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$640	$203	$203	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$140	$140	$9	15.6×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$150	$150	$31	4.8×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	$168	$140	1.2×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$105	$105	$7	15.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$109	$109	$14	7.8×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$98	$98	$15	6.5×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$100	$100	$16	6.3×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$318	$106	$111	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$50	$50	$5	10.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$69	$69	$7	9.9×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$65	$65	$7	9.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$70	$70	$8	8.8×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$90	$90	$14	6.4×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$90	$90	$19	4.7×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$31	$31	$5	6.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$31	$31	$5	6.2×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$55	$55	$10	5.5×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$153	$51	$56	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$66	$66	$201	0.3×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$75	$75	$27	unverified
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$78	$78	$86	unverified
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$20	$20	$5	4.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$59	$42	$18	2.3×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$63	$63	$35	unverified
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$34	$34	$5	6.8×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$50	$8	$3	2.7×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$25	$10	$4	2.5×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$25	$10	$4	2.5×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$50	$15	$6	2.5×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$80	$22	$9	2.4×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$158	$26	$11	2.4×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$80	$26	$11	2.4×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$66	$21	$9	2.3×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$15	$28	$25	1.1×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$102	$39	$37	1.1×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$105	$33	$39	0.8×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$91	$22	$46	0.5×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$16	$6	$3	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 115 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 51.4%

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CMS CCN: 520138

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $61,936

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Aurora St Lukes Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $76,389 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $76,389

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (51.4% of gross = $76,389).

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Ask Aurora St Lukes Medical Center's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$117,871 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($148,646) is $117,871 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 6.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (51.4% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite69/100

Would Recommend71%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)69%

Median ER Wait174 min

Left ER Before Seen6%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.better

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate3%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-06-26·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2021-10-27·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2021-05-18·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,971 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Aurora St Lukes Medical Center.

Price Index: 1.19× regional baseline

Quality: 66/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$62,118U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share7.1%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

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