Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

1910 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601

CMS Overall Rating ★★★★☆

How this hospital's prices compare 141 procedures scored

1.0×

the fair BaseRate, typically

about the fair price

Across 141 shoppable procedures, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center typically charges about the fair BaseRate for the procedures it prices. 12 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

Hospital observation (per hour) fair $83 → $370 4.5×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) fair $108 → $208 1.9×
Blood antibody screen fair $28 → $53 1.9×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center publishes prices for 142 shoppable procedures in La Crosse, WI. It's classified by CMS as Acute Care Hospitals (Voluntary non-profit - Private). CMS rates it 4/5 stars, and 79% of patients would recommend it.

Facility Overview

Setting: rural Bed Count: 260 Beds Teaching Status: Teaching Hospital Annual Discharges: 11,468

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 79% High Patient Rating: 77% ER Wait Time (Med): 164 min Readmission Rate: same

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 142 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 1.0× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

Every shoppable procedure, ranked by how far its price sits above the fair BaseRate. Fair BaseRate is the modeled typical charge; vs Fair is how many times higher this hospital's price is.

Search Procedures & Codes

Procedure & Code	Cash Price	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs Fair
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	—	$370	$83	4.5×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	—	$208	$108	1.9×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	—	$53	$28	1.9×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	—	$169	$98	1.7×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	—	$206	$123	1.7×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$54	$36	1.5×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$49	$130	$90	1.4×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$150	$299	$215	1.4×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	—	$201	$147	1.4×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$165	$121	$89	1.4×
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	—	$56	$41	1.4×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	—	$147	$113	1.3×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	—	$59	$52	1.1×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	—	$105	$94	1.1×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$50	$37	$34	1.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	—	$87	$79	1.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	—	$105	$96	1.1×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	—	$54	$49	1.1×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$49	$130	$120	1.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	—	$87	$81	1.1×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$390	$323	$300	1.1×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	—	$114	$107	1.1×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	—	$87	$82	1.1×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$2,017	$298	$284	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$80	$60	$57	1.0×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$71	$37	$36	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$63	$52	$50	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	—	$359	$348	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$106	$152	$148	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$7,249	$7,059	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	—	$239	$233	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	—	$105	$102	1.0×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$40	$30	$29	1.0×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	—	$87	$85	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$61	$41	$40	1.0×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	—	$87	$86	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	—	$87	$86	1.0×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	—	$87	$86	1.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$62	$35	$35	1.0×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$2,046	$3,793	$3,761	1.0×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$61	$45	$45	1.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$89	$144	$143	1.0×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	—	$110	$110	1.0×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$51	$92	$92	1.0×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	—	$87	$87	1.0×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	—	$235	$235	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	—	$359	$359	1.0×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	—	$176	$176	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	—	$239	$239	1.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	—	$528	$528	1.0×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	—	$1,311	$1,313	1.0×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$1,001	$1,003	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	—	$105	$105	1.0×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$2,231	$2,242	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	—	$105	$106	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	—	$105	$106	1.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	—	$176	$178	1.0×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	—	$239	$242	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$93	$152	$154	1.0×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$60	$41	$42	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$17,190	$17,476	1.0×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$16	$16	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$15,904	$16,282	1.0×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	—	$105	$108	1.0×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	—	$416	$428	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	—	$7	$7	1.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	—	$105	$109	1.0×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$101	$152	$158	1.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$16,545	$17,279	1.0×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	$45	$47	1.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	—	$239	$251	1.0×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	—	$105	$110	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$100	$43	$45	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$3,099	$3,262	0.9×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$12,601	$13,290	0.9×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	—	$105	$111	0.9×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$12,601	$13,458	0.9×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	—	$105	$112	0.9×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$5,524	$5,910	0.9×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	—	$5	$5	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	—	$30	$33	0.9×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	—	$45	$49	0.9×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$662	$726	0.9×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$90	$152	$167	0.9×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$1,130	$1,249	0.9×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$45	$50	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	—	$6	$7	0.9×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$3,312	$3,696	0.9×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$875	$980	0.9×
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$25,867	$29,111	0.9×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	—	$5	$6	0.9×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	—	$5	$6	0.9×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	—	$5	$6	0.9×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	—	$7	$8	0.9×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$3,099	$3,547	0.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$868	$997	0.9×
Behavioral health counseling (group) HCPCS Code: `H0009`	—	$229	$266	0.9×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	—	$6	$7	0.9×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	—	$11	$13	0.9×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	—	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	—	$10	$12	0.8×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	—	$9	$11	0.8×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	—	$4	$5	0.8×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$26	$32	0.8×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$46	$38	$46	0.8×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	—	$19	$23	0.8×
Behavioral health counseling (per session) HCPCS Code: `H0008`	—	$229	$281	0.8×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	—	$10	$12	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	—	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	—	$14	$18	0.8×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	—	$18	$23	0.8×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	—	$8	$10	0.8×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	—	$3	$4	0.8×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	—	$17	$22	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	—	$15	$19	0.8×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	—	$8	$10	0.8×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	—	$13	$17	0.8×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	—	$14	$18	0.8×
Community mental health services HCPCS Code: `H0038`	—	$16	$21	0.7×
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	—	$103	$143	0.7×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	—	$2	$3	0.7×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$26	$20	$29	0.7×
Behavioral health day treatment HCPCS Code: `H0010`	—	$229	$346	0.7×
Behavioral health residential care HCPCS Code: `H0011`	—	$229	$350	0.7×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	—	$103	$158	0.7×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$117	$72	$116	0.6×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	$63	$67	$116	0.6×
Residential mental health treatment HCPCS Code: `H2036`	—	$227	$404	0.6×
Residential substance abuse treatment HCPCS Code: `H2035`	—	$56	$105	0.5×
Mental health services (therapy) HCPCS Code: `H0032`	—	$41	$93	0.4×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	—	$11	$26	0.4×
Behavioral health outpatient services HCPCS Code: `H2015`	—	$14	$33	0.4×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$41	$100	0.4×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$11	$29	0.4×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$1,141	$3,234	0.4×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$1,032	$3,053	0.3×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$174	$53	$182	0.3×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	—	$11	$41	0.3×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$85	—	$93	unverified
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$12	—	$111	—
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$12	—	$272	—