Prices at 18 hospitals in Michigan, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,873
Chargemaster (median)
$7,551
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$393
Medicare pays
$373
Typical cash range: $2,576 – $12,628.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills & Dales General Hospital | Cass City, MI | $1,658 | $6,487 | ★ 4/5 | 94 min | 14.7% |
| Lake Huron Medical Center | Port Huron, MI | $3,495 | $3,495 | ★ 4/5 | 169 min | 14.6% |
| Garden City Hospital | Garden City, MI | $3,496 | $3,497 | ★ 2/5 | 108 min | 16.3% |
| University Of Michigan Health System | Ann Arbor, MI | $4,249 | $559 | ★ 4/5 | 358 min | 15.3% |
| Hurley Medical Center | Flint, MI | $7,794 | $136 | ★ 2/5 | 169 min | 15.6% |
| Chelsea Hospital | Chelsea, MI | $17,461 | $3,526 | ★ 4/5 | 197 min | 14.6% |
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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.