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Appendectomy Cost in Michigan (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Appendectomy costs $6,004 on average without insurance in Michigan, based on actual CMS data from 78 hospitals. Prices range from $22 to $41,869 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

78 hospitals in Michigan report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $6,004.

Hospitals

78

in Michigan

Average List Price

$7,992

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$6,004

25% below list price

Price Range

$22 – $41,869

1903.1x spread

Hospital Prices in Michigan

Sorted by lowest cash price
ASPIRUS IRONWOOD HOSPITAL

IRONWOOD, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$14-35%

TRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND HOSPITAL

PONTIAC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,324

Cash Price

$212-84%

Negotiated Range

$75$1,324

COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER

SAGINAW, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,193

Cash Price

$597-50%

Negotiated Range

$385$968

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - SPARROW EATON

CHARLOTTE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$1,218

Cash Price

$609-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$6,895

EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL

LANSING, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$1,218

Cash Price

$609-50%

Negotiated Range

$95$5,834

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-SPARROW CARSON

CARSON CITY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$1,218

Cash Price

$609-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$5,834

SPARROW CLINTON HOSPITAL

SAINT JOHNS, MI · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$1,218

Cash Price

$609-50%

Negotiated Range

$11$12,248

SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL

IONIA, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,218

Cash Price

$609-50%

Negotiated Range

$63$974

HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

HOLLAND, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,200

Cash Price

$720-40%

Negotiated Range

$84$6,998

HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH

JACKSON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$2,040

Cash Price

$814-60%

Negotiated Range

$310$13,148

MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

OWOSSO, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$1,157

Cash Price

$926-20%

Negotiated Range

$6,024$9,500

MCKENZIE HEALTH SYSTEM

SANDUSKY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,211

Cash Price

$969-20%

Negotiated Range

$642$1,097

MARLETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

MARLETTE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,307

Cash Price

$980-25%

Negotiated Range

$898$980

MACKINAC STRAITS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER

SAINT IGNACE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,635

Cash Price

$981-40%

Negotiated Range

$213$1,543

DECKERVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

DECKERVILLE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,307

Cash Price

$993-24%

Negotiated Range

$674$674

HILLS & DALES GENERAL HOSPITAL

CASS CITY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,307

Cash Price

$1,019-22%

Negotiated Range

$135$135

SHERIDAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

SHERIDAN, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,422

Cash Price

$1,138-20%

Negotiated Range

$574$1,422

MCLAREN BAY REGION

BAY CITY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,682

Cash Price

$1,341-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$974

MCLAREN PORT HURON

PORT HURON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,682

Cash Price

$1,341-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$974

MCLAREN THUMB REGION

BAD AXE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,682

Cash Price

$1,341-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$974

MCLAREN OAKLAND

PONTIAC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,682

Cash Price

$1,341-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$974

MCLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN

PETOSKEY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$2,682

Cash Price

$1,341-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$974

MCLAREN LAPEER REGION

LAPEER, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,682

Cash Price

$1,341-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$974

MCLAREN FLINT

FLINT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,682

Cash Price

$1,341-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$974

MCLAREN GREATER LANSING

LANSING, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,682

Cash Price

$1,341-50%

Negotiated Range

$390$974

SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MANISTIQUE, MI · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$4,671

Cash Price

$3,737-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,787$4,614

LAKE HURON MEDICAL CENTER

PORT HURON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$7,906

Cash Price

$5,994-24%

Negotiated Range

$1,417$7,906

HENRY FORD HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

FERNDALE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$7,226

Negotiated Range

$345$13,148

TRINITY HEALTH LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL

HOWELL, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$27,576

Cash Price

$17,924-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$8,279

TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR HOSPITAL

ANN ARBOR, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$32,359

Cash Price

$21,033-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$5,734

CHELSEA HOSPITAL

CHELSEA, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$35,358

Cash Price

$22,983-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$5,734

MERCY HEALTH SAINT MARY'S

GRAND RAPIDS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$39,804

Cash Price

$25,873-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$10,551

MERCY HEALTH LAKESHORE CAMPUS

SHELBY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$40,506

Cash Price

$26,329-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$1,357

ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA

LIVONIA, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$41,869

Cash Price

$27,215-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$5,997

HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER

FLINT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$28,685

Cash Price

$28,685

Negotiated Range

$13$18,155

WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

WYANDOTTE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,040

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$345$13,148

HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,040

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$345$13,148

HENRY FORD HEALTH WEST BLOOMFIELD HOSPITAL

W BLOOMFIELD, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,040

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$345$13,148

HENRY FORD HEALTH HOSPITAL

DETROIT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,040

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$345$13,148

OAKLAWN HOSPITAL

MARSHALL, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$2,109

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$590$1,062

ASCENSION BORGESS LEE HOSPITAL

DOWAGIAC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$684$2,181

COREWELL HEALTH BIG RAPIDS HOSPITAL

BIG RAPIDS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,500$10,843

COREWELL HEALTH ZEELAND HOSPITAL

ZEELAND, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,500$10,843

COREWELL HEALTH WAYNE HOSPITAL

WAYNE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,233$8,136

COREWELL HEALTH TRENTON HOSPITAL

TRENTON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,238$8,136

COREWELL HEALTH REED CITY HOSPITAL

REED CITY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,051$8,109

COREWELL HEALTH PENNOCK HOSPITAL

HASTINGS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,500$8,109

COREWELL HEALTH LUDINGTON HOSPITAL

LUDINGTON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,024$10,843

HENRY FORD HEALTH ST JOHN HOSPITAL

DETROIT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$896$3,155

BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - FARMINGTON HILLS

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$783$8,132

ASCENSION RIVER DISTRICT HOSPITAL

EAST CHINA, MI · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$896$2,105

ASCENSION ST MARY'S HOSPITAL

SAGINAW, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,105$4,973

ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER HOSPITAL

ROCHESTER, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,777$6,198

ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI

SOUTHFIELD, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$712$4,326

ASCENSION GENESYS HOSPITAL

GRAND BLANC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$771$4,388

ASCENSION BORGESS ALLEGAN HOSPITAL

ALLEGAN, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$682$2,181

BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORN

DEARBORN, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$783$8,132

THREE RIVERS HEALTH

THREE RIVERS, MI · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,276$10,488

SPECTRUM HEALTH UNITED HOSPITAL

GREENVILLE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,500$10,843

SPECTRUM HEALTH

GRAND RAPIDS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,024$10,843

PAUL OLIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

FRANKFORT, MI · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$387$8,575

BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER

KALAMAZOO, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,181$17,882

BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, TROY

TROY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$875$8,132

MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER

TRAVERSE CITY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$387$8,207

MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GAYLORD, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$387$9,183

MUNSON HEALTHCARE MANISTEE HOSPITAL

MANISTEE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$387$6,612

MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL

GRAYLING, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$387$6,612

BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK

ROYAL OAK, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$875$8,132

MUNSON HEALTHCARE CADILLAC HOSPITAL

CADILLAC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$387$8,207

BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - TAYLOR

TAYLOR, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,244$8,136

LAKELAND HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH

ST JOSEPH, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,353$9,036

KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER

KALKASKA, MI · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$387$8,575

Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital

WARREN, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$896$2,105

BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - GROSSE POINTE

GROSSE POINTE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$879$8,136

HURON VALLEY-SINAI HOSPITAL

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$93$999,999,999

HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

DETROIT, MI · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$93$999,999,999

CHARLEVOIX AREA HOSPITAL

CHARLEVOIX, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$387$8,575

COREWELL HEALTH GERBER HOSPITAL

FREMONT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,500$8,109

Appendectomy Cost by City in Michigan

Appendectomy Cost in Other States

What Affects Appendectomy Cost in Michigan

Hospital charges for appendectomy in Michigan vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.

For appendectomy in Michigan, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.

Based on data from 78 hospitals in Michigan, appendectomy prices range from $22 to $41,869 — a 1903.1x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Michigan

Appendectomy in Michigan can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Michigan

If you're paying out of pocket for appendectomy in Michigan, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

In Michigan, the average cash price for appendectomy is $6,004, which is 25% lower than the average list price of $7,992. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appendectomy Cost in Michigan

How much does Appendectomy cost in Michigan?
The average cash price for appendectomy in Michigan is $6,004. Prices range from $22 to $41,869 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do Appendectomy prices vary so much in Michigan?
Hospital prices for appendectomy in Michigan differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper Appendectomy by paying cash?
Yes. In Michigan, the average cash price for appendectomy is $6,004, which is 25% below the average list price of $7,992. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for Appendectomy in Michigan?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Michigan offers the lowest cash price for appendectomy. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover Appendectomy?
Most health insurance plans cover appendectomy when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.