X-ray of Elbow, Minimum of 3 Views Cost in Wisconsin
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 92 Wisconsin hospitals. CPT 73080. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Wisconsin
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 92 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | Molina | Humana | MultiPlan | First Health | Health Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGERTON HOSPITAL FULTON SQUARE CLINIC EDGERTON |
$18.25 | $14.08 | $55.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EDGERTON HOSPITAL WHITEWATER CLINIC SUITE C |
$18.25 | $14.08 | $55.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION CALUMET HOSPITAL CHILTON |
$23.94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAUK PRAIRIE HOSPITAL PRAIRIE DU SAC |
$32.55 | $7.87 | — | — | — | $7.87 | — | — | — |
| RICHLAND HOSPITAL CLINIC RICHLAND CENTER |
$52.80 | $8.55 | $56.10 | $56.10 | — | $9.22 | — | — | — |
| MERCYHEALTH HOSPITAL AND TRAUMA CENTER - JANESVILLE JANESVILLE |
$66.68 | — | $87.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH MERITER MADISON |
$76.80 | $7.77 | — | $26.88 | — | $8.16 | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS EAGLE RIVER HOSPITAL EAGLE RIVER |
$97.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER WOODRUFF |
$97.50 | — | $84.53 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS PLOVER HOSPITAL STEVENS POINT |
$97.50 | — | $84.91 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS WISCONSIN RAPIDS HOSPITAL WISCONSIN RAPIDS |
$97.50 | $19.04 | $84.53 | — | — | $18.66 | $226 | — | — |
| ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL STEVENS POINT |
$97.50 | $99.45 | $84.53 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC MEDFORD |
$97.50 | $7.77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS RHINELANDER HOSPITAL RHINELANDER |
$97.50 | $7.77 | $7.69 | $140 | — | $7.61 | $7.61 | $129 | — |
| ASPIRUS MERRILL HOSPITAL MERRILL |
$97.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL PORTAGE |
$97.50 | $7.93 | $84.53 | $132 | — | $7.61 | $28.79 | — | — |
| ASPIRUS LANGLADE HOSPITAL ANTIGO |
$97.50 | $7.77 | — | — | — | — | $137 | — | — |
| ASPIRUS STANLEY HOSPITAL STANLEY |
$97.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS TOMAHAWK HOSPITAL TOMAHAWK |
$97.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL WAUSAU |
$97.50 | $21.58 | $84.91 | $219 | — | $16.80 | — | — | — |
| HUDSON HOSPITAL HUDSON |
$124 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION WISCONSIN HOSPITAL - GREENFIELD MENOMONEE FALLS |
$124 | $23.78 | $86.68 | — | $24.97 | — | — | — | — |
| BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BLACK RIVER FALLS |
$152 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL FRANKLIN TH ST FRANKLIN |
$158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ELMBROOK W. NORTH AVE BROOKFIELD |
$158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ST JOSEPH W. CHAMBERS ST MILWAUKEE |
$158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL TH ST MILWAUKEE |
$158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MIDWEST ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL TH ST FRANKLIN |
$158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL SPRING STREET CAMPUS SPRING ST RACINE |
$158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AMERY HOSPITAL AMERY |
$165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BELOIT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BELOIT |
$166 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WESTFIELDS HOSPITAL NEW RICHMOND |
$201 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH MONROE HOSPITAL MONROE |
$204 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL MANITOWOC |
$207 | $83.74 | — | $271 | $83.74 | $83.74 | $301 | $331 | $226 |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL-SUPERIOR TOWER AVE SUPERIOR |
$239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - PEWAUKEE PEWAUKEE |
$258 | $85.50 | — | $275 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $408 | $412 | $281 |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - MEQUON MEQUON |
$258 | $85.50 | — | $275 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $408 | $412 | $281 |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - NEW BERLIN NEW BERLIN |
$258 | $85.50 | — | $275 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $408 | $412 | $281 |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OAK CREEK OAK CREEK |
$258 | $85.50 | — | $275 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $408 | $412 | $281 |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OAKRIDGE OSSEO PO BOX 70 |
$259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM RED CEDAR MENOMONIE |
$259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM EAU CLAIRE EAU CLAIRE |
$259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM NORTHLAND BARRON |
$259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM CHIPPEWA VALLEY BLOOMER |
$259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER LA CROSSE LA CROSSE |
$264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE SPARTA SPARTA |
$264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SSM HEALTH ST. CLARE HOSPITAL BARABOO |
$282 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL ALTOONA |
$293 | $80.80 | — | $90.00 | — | $86.20 | $87.00 | $85.00 | — |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER MOUNT PLEASANT MOUNT PLEASANT |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON COUNTY HARTFORD |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER SHEBOYGAN SHEBOYGAN |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA BAYCARE MEDICAL CENTER GREEN BAY |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA LAKELAND MEDICAL CENTER ELKHORN |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA ST. LUKE'S SOUTH SHORE CUDAHY |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER KENOSHA KENOSHA |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA WEST ALLIS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ALLIS |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER MANITOWOC COUNTY TWO RIVERS |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER OSHKOSH OSHKOSH |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
| AURORA SINAI MEDICAL CENTER MILWAUKEE |
$298 | $336 | $200 | $460 | $308 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 92 Wisconsin hospitals above publish for X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 73080 in Wisconsin, Medicare reimburses about $31.48 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Wisconsin range from $18.25 to $626 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.4x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views cost in Wisconsin?
- Cash prices for x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views (CPT 73080) in Wisconsin range from $18.25 to $626, with a median of $264. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views in Wisconsin?
- The cheapest Wisconsin hospital published cash price for this procedure is $18.25. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.