CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$1,172 - $4,809
from 2 insurers · median $2,991
Aetna$4,809
Insurer A*$1,172
Medicare $348Nearby hospitals $3,68919% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Short Term Acute Care HospitalGovernment - Hospital District Or Authority
Uw Health University Hospital
UW Health · Madison, WI
600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792(800) 323-8942
34
In-network payers
305
Disclosed rate categories
672
Beds
5
Care quality
About this hospital
Uw Health University Hospital is a 672-bed government - hospital district or authority hospital in Madison, WI, affiliated with UW Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 34 in-network payers and 305 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
520098
NPI
1922043744
Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Ownership
Government - Hospital District Or Authority
Beds
672
Care Quality
5
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.
Aspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthEMI HealthGroup Health Cooperative of South Central WisconsinHarvard Pilgrim Health Care (Point32Health)
Prices for common services
The 24 services Uw Health University Hospital 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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Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC
MS-DRG 470
$29,034 - $49,959
from 2 insurers · median $39,496
Cigna$49,959
Insurer A*$29,034
Medicare $15,648Nearby hospitals $37,856In line with nearby hospitals
111 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$569 - $4,041
from 2 insurers · median $2,305
Aetna$4,041
Insurer A*$569
Medicare $238Nearby hospitals $1,94219% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$408 - $495
from 2 insurers · median $451
Blue Cross$495
Insurer A*$408
Medicare $90Nearby hospitals $30349% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$1,243 - $5,128
from 2 insurers · median $3,186
Blue Cross$1,243
Insurer A*$5,128
Medicare $348Nearby hospitals $3,60912% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$1,054 - $3,157
from 2 insurers · median $2,105
Aetna$3,157
Insurer A*$1,054
Medicare $175Nearby hospitals $2,42313% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
PET/CT tumor imaging from skull base to thigh
CPT 78815
$4,165 - $7,588
from 2 insurers · median $5,877
Blue Cross$4,165
Insurer A*$7,588
Medicare $1,427Nearby hospitals $5,756In line with nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$664 - $2,540
from 2 insurers · median $1,602
Aetna$2,540
Insurer A*$664
Medicare $175Nearby hospitals $1,99720% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$20,887
negotiated rate
CignaNot published
Insurer A*$20,887
Medicare $6,035Nearby hospitals $13,56754% above nearby hospitals
266 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$1,976 - $4,170
from 2 insurers · median $3,073
Blue Cross$1,976
Insurer A*$4,170
Medicare $1,292Nearby hospitals $4,31029% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$717 - $3,510
from 2 insurers · median $2,114
Blue Cross$717
Insurer A*$3,510
Medicare $238Nearby hospitals $2,179In line with nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$112 - $356
from 2 insurers · median $234
Aetna$356
Insurer A*$112
Medicare $87Nearby hospitals $32328% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
Spinal fusion except cervical without MCC
MS-DRG 460
$88,878
negotiated rate
Cigna$88,878
Medicare $28,601Nearby hospitals $76,26017% above nearby hospitals
39 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$814 - $3,419
from 2 insurers · median $2,116
Blue Cross$814
Insurer A*$3,419
Medicare $238Nearby hospitals $2,42013% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI of the abdomen, before and after contrast
CPT 74183
$1,426 - $4,344
from 2 insurers · median $2,885
Blue Cross$1,426
Insurer A*$4,344
Medicare $348Nearby hospitals $3,62921% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with tube or ovary removal, uterus up to 250 g
CPT 58571
$14,503
negotiated rate
Aetna$14,503
Medicare $10,611Nearby hospitals $17,36016% below nearby hospitals
164 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
Major cardiothoracic procedure with cardiac catheterization and MCC
MS-DRG 216
$195,588 - $253,375
from 2 insurers · median $224,481
Cigna$253,375
Insurer A*$195,588
Medicare $90,833Nearby hospitals $230,279In line with nearby hospitals
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$318 - $866
from 2 insurers · median $592
Aetna$866
Insurer A*$318
Medicare $104Nearby hospitals $72919% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
CPT 55866
$46,765
negotiated rate
CignaNot published
Insurer A*$46,765
Medicare $10,611Nearby hospitals $18,548152% above nearby hospitals
164 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$1,629
negotiated rate
Insurer A*$1,629
Medicare $545Nearby hospitals $3,24150% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$4,165
negotiated rate
Aetna$4,165
Medicare $1,195Nearby hospitals $4,135In line with nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Complete pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76856
$375 - $1,159
from 2 insurers · median $767
Aetna$1,159
Insurer A*$375
Medicare $104Nearby hospitals $90315% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$3,454
negotiated rate
Aetna$3,454
Medicare $905Nearby hospitals $4,12016% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76830
$445 - $788
from 2 insurers · median $616
Aetna$788
Insurer A*$445
Medicare $104Nearby hospitals $6667% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
How the insurers pay at Uw Health University Hospital
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* | 21 | 738% | 8 | 6 |
| Insurer B* | 17 | 334% | 2 | 14 |
| Insurer C* | 3 | - | 2 | 1 |
How we chose these services: 5 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 18 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 1 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 Uw Health University Hospital.
Location
600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
(800) 323-8942
Comparable hospitals nearby
The nearest hospitals of similar type and size. Their rates are compared with Uw Health University Hospital for the same insurers and services above.
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▼ Rates typically 21% lower than Uw Health University Hospital (23 services)
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▲ Rates typically 56% higher than Uw Health University Hospital (23 services)
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▼ Rates typically 36% lower than Uw Health University Hospital (23 services)
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Frequently asked questions
About Uw Health University Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Uw Health University Hospital?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Uw Health University Hospital range from $1,243 to $5,128 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $1,243. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,609. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Uw Health University Hospital?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Uw Health University Hospital range from $1,172 to $4,809 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $4,809. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,689. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Uw Health University Hospital?
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Uw Health University Hospital range from $4,165 to $4,165 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $4,165. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $4,135. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Uw Health University Hospital?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Uw Health University Hospital range from $408 to $495 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $495. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $303. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does hip or knee replacement cost at Uw Health University Hospital?
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Uw Health University Hospital range from $29,034 to $49,959 across 2 insurers. Cigna's rate is $49,959. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $37,856. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Uw Health University Hospital have?
Uw Health University Hospital has 672 beds. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is Uw Health University Hospital and what is its phone number?
Uw Health University Hospital is located at 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792. Its main phone number is (800) 323-8942.
What is Uw Health University Hospital's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Uw Health University Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 520098.
What is Uw Health University Hospital's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Uw Health University Hospital is 1922043744.
What health system is Uw Health University Hospital part of?
Uw Health University Hospital is affiliated with UW Health.
Which insurance plans are in network at Uw Health University Hospital?
Uw Health University Hospital lists 34 in-network payers, including Aetna, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, BCBS, 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 Uw Health University Hospital?
305 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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