Prices at 48 hospitals in Michigan, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $33 — 50% below the US median ($66), roughly 2.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Health-West | Wyoming, MI | $10 | $20 | ★ 4/5 | 184 min | 14.5% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson | Carson City, MI | $12 | $36 | ★ 4/5 | 95 min | 15.2% |
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital | Lansing, MI | $12 | $26 | ★ 3/5 | 301 min | 13.6% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton | Saint Johns, MI | $12 | $26 | ★ 4/5 | 183 min | 15.0% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton | Charlotte, MI | $12 | $16 | ★ 1/5 | 152 min | 15.0% |
| Sparrow Ionia Hospital | Ionia, MI | $12 | $29 | ★ 2/5 | 158 min | 15.2% |
| Hurley Medical Center | Flint, MI | $21 | $16 | ★ 2/5 | 169 min | 15.6% |
| Bronson Methodist Hospital | Kalamazoo, MI | $23 | $25 | ★ 4/5 | 230 min | 15.1% |
| Bronson Battle Creek Hospital | Battle Creek, MI | $23 | $25 | ★ 3/5 | 192 min | 15.4% |
| Bronson South Haven Hospital | South Haven, MI | $23 | $28 | — | 138 min | 15.3% |
| Battle Creek VA Medical Center | Battle Creek, MI | $23 | $25 | — | — | — |
| Bronson Lakeview Hospital | Paw Paw, MI | $23 | $23 | ★ 5/5 | 151 min | 14.8% |
| McLaren Macomb | Mount Clemens, MI | $25 | $36 | ★ 1/5 | 168 min | 15.2% |
| McLaren Bay Region | Bay City, MI | $26 | $38 | ★ 1/5 | 170 min | 16.3% |
| McLaren Flint | Flint, MI | $28 | $38 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | 16.0% |
| McKenzie Health System | Sandusky, MI | $28 | $22 | — | 134 min | 15.1% |
| Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital | Muskegon, MI | $31 | $38 | ★ 3/5 | 208 min | 12.9% |
| McLaren Greater Lansing | Lansing, MI | $33 | $38 | ★ 3/5 | 259 min | 14.7% |
| Marlette Regional Hospital | Marlette, MI | $33 | $30 | — | 107 min | 15.0% |
| Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital | Marquette, MI | $34 | — | ★ 3/5 | 194 min | 13.9% |
| McLaren Oakland | Pontiac, MI | $35 | $37 | ★ 2/5 | 106 min | 15.2% |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital | Cadillac, MI | $37 | $34 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 14.1% |
| Lake Huron Medical Center | Port Huron, MI | $37 | $37 | ★ 4/5 | 169 min | 14.6% |
| Garden City Hospital | Garden City, MI | $37 | $37 | ★ 2/5 | 108 min | 16.3% |
| Memorial Healthcare | Owosso, MI | $44 | $37 | ★ 3/5 | 189 min | 14.9% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $33 — about 2.0× the Medicare rate ($16). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($32).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $53 list price could save about $21 (38%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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