HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Above Average Cost
52x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,855
87 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where HSHS St. Nicholas Hospitalcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DILATE URETHRA STRICTURE | 53600 | $8,864 | $91 | +$8,773 |
| HC DILATION EXIST TRACT ENDOURAL W/GUIDE | 50436 | $12,938 | $136 | +$12,802 |
| REMOVE CONTRACEPTIVE CAPSULE | 11976 | $13,882 | $147 | +$13,735 |
| RMVL SKIN TAGS UP TO&INC 15 | 11200 | $8,013 | $92 | +$7,921 |
| INCISION OF URETHRA | 53020 | $7,284 | $86 | +$7,198 |
| ARTHRD PST TQ 1NTRSPC LM EA | 22632 | $23,127 | $288 | +$22,839 |
| I&D ABSCESS SIMPLE/SINGLE | 10060 | $9,953 | $129 | +$9,824 |
| HC VENOGRAM HEPATIC W/HEMO | 75889 | $9,207 | $122 | +$9,085 |
| REMOVE DRUG IMPLANT DEVICE | 11982 | $8,613 | $115 | +$8,498 |
| RPR AA HRN RCR < 3 NCR/STRN | 49614 | $38,015 | $524 | +$37,491 |
| TAP BLOCK BI INJECTION | 64488 | $10,632 | $148 | +$10,484 |
| DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/US | 20611 | $7,242 | $104 | +$7,138 |
| PELVIC EXAMINATION | 57410 | $6,699 | $97 | +$6,602 |
| DBRDMT SUBQ TIS 1ST 20SQCM/< | 11042 | $8,725 | $133 | +$8,592 |
| INSERT EMERGENCY AIRWAY | 31500 | $8,624 | $133 | +$8,491 |
| HC VENOGRAM HEPATIC W/O HEMO | 75891 | $7,787 | $123 | +$7,664 |
| AV FUSION DIRECT ANY SITE | 36821 | $36,861 | $601 | +$36,260 |
| RPR S/N/A/GEN/TRK12.6-20.0CM | 12005 | $12,730 | $211 | +$12,519 |
| HC PTC TRANSLUM CORONARY THROMB 92973 | 92973 | $4,877 | $82 | +$4,796 |
About HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital Pricing
HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital in , WI charges 52x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 87procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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