CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$3,201 - $4,968
from 2 insurers · median $4,084
Aetna$3,201
Insurer A*$4,968
Medicare $344Nearby hospitals $3,46618% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Short Term Acute Care HospitalVoluntary Non-Profit - Private
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Gundersen Health System · La Crosse, WI
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601(608) 782-7300
44
In-network payers
328
Disclosed rate categories
325
Beds
4
Care quality
About this hospital
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is a 325-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in La Crosse, WI, affiliated with Gundersen Health System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 44 in-network payers and 328 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
520087
NPI
1376593442
Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Beds
325
Care Quality
4
Insurance Accepted
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
Ameri HealthAspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthCenteneComPsych
Prices for common services
The 24 services Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$1,351 - $1,590
from 2 insurers · median $1,471
Aetna$1,351
Insurer A*$1,590
Medicare $103Nearby hospitals $1,419In line with nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$4,242 - $5,593
from 2 insurers · median $4,917
Blue Cross$5,593
Insurer A*$4,242
Medicare $344Nearby hospitals $2,408104% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Childbirth · Inpatient
Vaginal delivery, hospital stay
MS-DRG 807
$3,607 - $5,226
from 2 insurers · median $4,417
Blue Cross$5,226
Insurer A*$3,607
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Gynecology
Hysteroscopy with sampling of the uterine lining
CPT 58558
$3,193 - $6,873
from 3 insurers · median $5,006
Aetna$5,006
Insurer A*$3,193
Insurer B*$6,873
Medicare $3,194Nearby hospitals $5,66912% below nearby hospitals
50 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$2,781 - $6,599
from 3 insurers · median $6,364
UnitedHealthcare$2,781
Insurer A*$6,364
Insurer B*$6,599
Medicare $1,181Nearby hospitals $4,87231% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$2,462 - $2,770
from 2 insurers · median $2,616
Aetna$2,770
Insurer A*$2,462
Medicare $235Nearby hospitals $2,05128% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$2,209 - $2,921
from 2 insurers · median $2,565
Aetna$2,209
Insurer A*$2,921
Medicare $173Nearby hospitals $2,10522% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Childbirth · Inpatient
Cesarean delivery, hospital stay
MS-DRG 788
$6,231 - $7,976
from 2 insurers · median $7,103
Blue Cross$7,976
Insurer A*$6,231
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$3,461 - $8,810
from 2 insurers · median $6,136
Aetna$3,461
Insurer A*$8,810
Medicare $1,277Nearby hospitals $4,52636% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with tube or ovary removal, uterus up to 250 g
CPT 58571
$5,356 - $18,874
from 3 insurers · median $18,076
Aetna$18,874
Insurer A*$5,356
Insurer B*$18,076
Medicare $10,488Nearby hospitals $12,66943% above nearby hospitals
102 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
Cataract removal with lens insertion
CPT 66984
$3,193 - $7,141
from 3 insurers · median $4,507
UnitedHealthcare$3,193
Insurer A*$4,507
Insurer B*$7,141
Medicare $2,277Nearby hospitals $5,22214% below nearby hospitals
1584 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
MRI imaging
MRI of the abdomen, before and after contrast
CPT 74183
$5,234 - $6,309
from 2 insurers · median $5,771
Blue Cross$6,309
Insurer A*$5,234
Medicare $344Nearby hospitals $2,434137% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Laparoscopic repair of an initial inguinal hernia
CPT 49650
$5,356 - $24,137
from 3 insurers · median $16,163
UnitedHealthcare$5,356
Insurer A*$16,163
Insurer B*$24,137
Medicare $5,965Nearby hospitals $9,88663% above nearby hospitals
158 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$324 - $446
from 2 insurers · median $385
Aetna$324
Insurer A*$446
Medicare $86Nearby hospitals $22472% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$3,023 - $3,193
from 2 insurers · median $3,108
Blue Cross$3,193
Insurer A*$3,023
Medicare $235Nearby hospitals $1,405121% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$664 - $1,964
from 2 insurers · median $1,314
Blue Cross$664
Insurer A*$1,964
Medicare $539Nearby hospitals $2,37245% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$2,587 - $3,593
from 2 insurers · median $3,090
Blue Cross$3,593
Insurer A*$2,587
Medicare $235Nearby hospitals $1,396121% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$2,781 - $4,770
from 3 insurers · median $3,122
UnitedHealthcare$2,781
Insurer A*$3,122
Insurer B*$4,770
Medicare $895Nearby hospitals $3,248In line with nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$722 - $1,341
from 2 insurers · median $1,032
Blue Cross$1,341
Insurer A*$722
Medicare $103Nearby hospitals $488112% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$5,356 - $17,149
from 3 insurers · median $7,455
UnitedHealthcare$5,356
Insurer A*$7,455
Insurer B*$17,149
Medicare $5,965Nearby hospitals $10,54729% below nearby hospitals
158 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Nuclear imaging
PET/CT tumor imaging from skull base to thigh
CPT 78815
$3,814 - $4,368
from 2 insurers · median $4,091
Aetna$4,368
Insurer A*$3,814
Medicare $1,411Nearby hospitals $2,40570% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$2,781 - $6,364
from 3 insurers · median $3,049
UnitedHealthcare$2,781
Insurer A*$3,049
Insurer B*$6,364
Medicare $1,181Nearby hospitals $4,87237% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76830
$783 - $1,902
from 2 insurers · median $1,342
Blue Cross$1,902
Insurer A*$783
Medicare $103Nearby hospitals $420220% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
How the insurers pay at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 24 | 593% | 11 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 22 | 465% | 11 | 6 |
| Insurer C* | 10 | 116% | 0 | 8 |
How we chose these services: 5 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 17 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 2 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.
Location
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
Comparable hospitals nearby
The nearest hospitals of similar type and size. Their rates are compared with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center for the same insurers and services above.
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Rates about the same as Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (22 services)
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Rates about the same as Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (22 services)
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▼ Rates typically 48% lower than Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (12 services)
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▼ Rates typically 16% lower than Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (22 services)
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▼ Rates typically 79% lower than Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (22 services)
Allen Memorial Hospital
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▼ Rates typically 52% lower than Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (22 services)
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Frequently asked questions
About Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center range from $4,242 to $5,593 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $5,593. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,408. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center range from $3,201 to $4,968 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $3,201. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,466. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center?
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center range from $2,781 to $6,599 across 3 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $2,781. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $4,872. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does giving birth cost at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center?
For Vaginal delivery, hospital stay (MS-DRG 807), published negotiated rates at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center range from $3,607 to $5,226 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $5,226. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center have?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center has 325 beds. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and what is its phone number?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is located at 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601. Its main phone number is (608) 782-7300.
What is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 520087.
What is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is 1376593442.
What health system is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center part of?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is affiliated with Gundersen Health System.
Which insurance plans are in network at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center lists 44 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center?
328 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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