Estimate Costs of Care

Price Transparency

Understanding the costs of healthcare services can be confusing.  We are here to help you along the way and encourage you to contact us directly for an estimate at 920-563-4436.  The resources included here will also assist you in understanding the cost of your care.

Shoppable Services

A shoppable service is a service that a patient can schedule in advance.  These services are routinely provided in nonurgent situations, allowing you to learn more about the costs of services before receiving them.  Examples of common shoppable services include imaging and laboratory services, medical and surgical procedures, and outpatient doctor visits.

It is important to remember that charges for these shoppable services do not reflect the actual out-of-pocket cost a patient pays for these services.  The actual out-of-pocket cost you pas as a patient may vary depending on the clinical services provided; the actual procedure performed, your specific insurance plan, if you have one; your eligibility for financial assistance, and other factors.

Estimate your Cost

To obtain the most accurate estimate, you will need information found on your insurance card as well as details from your health plan regarding any unmet deductible, copay, co-insurance, and remaining out-of-pocket expenses.  As you proceed with a price estimate, please understand this is only an estimate.  Your final bill may be higher or lower than the estimate for various reasons including but not limited to your unique medical needs based on your current medical condition and medical history.  The estimate does not constitute a guarantee of benefit plan coverage or promise of payment by your insurance.

Chargemaster

As required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, we publish our list of hospital and clinic charges.  You can download and view our charge master file below.  The file contains the schedule of gross billed charges for a given item regardless of payer type.  These charges do not reflect the actual payments received by Fort HealthCare, which are often less than the gross charges.

Within the chargemaster file, there are items that have a zero ($0) charge.  The cost of these items are either included (bundled) into the charge of another item, or if the item is a certain type of supply like a hearing aid or an implant, the charge is applied based on the market value at the time of the service.

Here is some additional information about healthcare pricing you can review:

• Wisconsin Hospital Association Chargemaster FAQs
• Avoiding Surprise Bills (PDF)
• Consumer Guide to Healthcare Prices (PDF)

Please take some time to review the information and follow the links provided. They provide valuable insight into our commitment to provide the highest quality care.