C-Section Cost in Michigan (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $14,267 on average without insurance in Michigan, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 65 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $22,896 to $76,781 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.
65 hospitals in Michigan report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $14,267.
65
in Michigan
$31,536
gross charge
$14,267
55% below list price
$22,896 – $76,781
3.4x spread
Hospital Prices in Michigan
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAGINAW | $24,927 | $6,232-75% | $3,704 – $19,941 | 0.1/10 | |
| EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | LANSING | $28,386 | $7,096-75% | $6,309 – $22,993 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | IONIA | $28,425 | $7,106-75% | $3,223 – $23,308 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - SPARROW EATON Voluntary non-profit - Other | CHARLOTTE | $28,425 | $7,106-75% | $2,749 – $26,606 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-SPARROW CARSON Voluntary non-profit - Other | CARSON CITY | $28,425 | $7,106-75% | $6,309 – $23,024 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPARROW CLINTON HOSPITAL Proprietary | SAINT JOHNS | $28,425 | $7,106-75% | $2,672 – $26,151 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAKE HURON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | PORT HURON | N/A | $7,244 | $7,245 – $13,395 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HOLLAND | $22,896 | $13,738-40% | $3,885 – $21,752 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH SAINT MARY'S Voluntary non-profit - Church | GRAND RAPIDS | $24,881 | $16,173-35% | $963 – $16,387 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA Voluntary non-profit - Private | LIVONIA | $26,715 | $17,364-35% | $976 – $18,156 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PONTIAC | $26,953 | $17,519-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | ANN ARBOR | $27,115 | $17,625-35% | $942 – $18,305 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST Voluntary non-profit - Private | WYOMING | $76,781 | $30,712-60% | $5,281 – $64,112 | 0.1/10 | |
| HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | FLINT | $37,614 | $37,614 | $7,416 – $22,579 | 0.1/10 | |
| BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - FARMINGTON HILLS Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARMINGTON HILLS | N/A | N/A | $7,466 – $13,986 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION RIVER DISTRICT HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | EAST CHINA | N/A | N/A | $5,756 – $11,551 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION ST MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | SAGINAW | N/A | N/A | $8,659 – $8,659 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCHESTER | N/A | N/A | $4,000 – $15,199 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI Voluntary non-profit - Church | SOUTHFIELD | N/A | N/A | $9,162 – $13,084 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION GENESYS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GRAND BLANC | N/A | N/A | $1,406 – $11,924 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION BORGESS ALLEGAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALLEGAN | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WYANDOTTE | N/A | N/A | $6,568 – $15,049 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPECTRUM HEALTH UNITED HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | GREENVILLE | N/A | N/A | $8,503 – $16,631 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPECTRUM HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRAND RAPIDS | N/A | N/A | $8,447 – $20,216 | 0.1/10 | |
| PROMEDICA MONROE REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | MONROE | N/A | N/A | $2,990 – $27,667 | 0.1/10 | |
| PROMEDICA CHARLES AND VIRGINIA HICKMAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ADRIAN | N/A | N/A | $5,606 – $10,681 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHARLEVOIX AREA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | CHARLEVOIX | N/A | N/A | $2,400 – $8,610 | 0.1/10 | |
| OSF ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL GROUP Voluntary non-profit - Church | ESCANABA | N/A | N/A | $13,688 – $13,688 | 0.1/10 | |
| PAUL OLIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | FRANKFORT | N/A | N/A | $8,610 – $8,610 | 0.1/10 | |
| OAKLAWN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | MARSHALL | N/A | N/A | $2,000 – $2,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | TRAVERSE CITY | N/A | N/A | $6,572 – $12,323 | 0.1/10 | |
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GAYLORD | N/A | N/A | $8,330 – $9,006 | 0.1/10 | |
| BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, TROY Voluntary non-profit - Private | TROY | N/A | N/A | $7,103 – $13,462 | 0.1/10 | |
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE MANISTEE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | MANISTEE | N/A | N/A | $9,006 – $12,446 | 0.1/10 | |
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GRAYLING | N/A | N/A | $7,096 – $13,263 | 0.1/10 | |
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE CADILLAC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | CADILLAC | N/A | N/A | $6,572 – $12,323 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE Voluntary non-profit - Other | OWOSSO | N/A | N/A | $6,520 – $19,228 | 0.1/10 | |
| BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROYAL OAK | N/A | N/A | $7,103 – $13,462 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAKELAND HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH Voluntary non-profit - Private | ST JOSEPH | N/A | N/A | $8,785 – $14,988 | 0.1/10 | |
| BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - TAYLOR Voluntary non-profit - Private | TAYLOR | N/A | N/A | $8,182 – $14,147 | 0.1/10 | |
| Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private | WARREN | N/A | N/A | $6,843 – $13,686 | 0.1/10 | |
| HURON VALLEY-SINAI HOSPITAL Proprietary | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP | N/A | N/A | $3 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLINTON TOWNSHIP | N/A | N/A | $6,354 – $14,098 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH WEST BLOOMFIELD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | W BLOOMFIELD | N/A | N/A | $6,268 – $16,227 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DETROIT | N/A | N/A | $7,461 – $17,992 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Other | JACKSON | N/A | N/A | $6,503 – $16,819 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH ZEELAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ZEELAND | N/A | N/A | $6,508 – $14,939 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH LUDINGTON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LUDINGTON | N/A | N/A | $7,090 – $12,762 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH BIG RAPIDS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BIG RAPIDS | N/A | N/A | $7,939 – $14,289 | 0.1/10 | |
| BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - GROSSE POINTE Voluntary non-profit - Private | GROSSE POINTE | N/A | N/A | $7,581 – $13,431 | 0.1/10 | |
| HILLSDALE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HILLSDALE | N/A | N/A | $2,200 – $7,431 | 0.1/10 | |
| BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORN Voluntary non-profit - Private | DEARBORN | N/A | N/A | $8,360 – $13,618 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH GERBER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FREMONT | N/A | N/A | $8,503 – $12,536 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH ST JOHN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | DETROIT | N/A | N/A | $7,050 – $14,100 | 0.1/10 | |
| HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | DETROIT | N/A | N/A | $3 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH WAYNE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WAYNE | N/A | N/A | $8,743 – $14,023 | 0.1/10 | |
| DICKINSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | IRON MOUNTAIN | N/A | N/A | $8,303 – $14,946 | 0.1/10 | |
| BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | KALAMAZOO | N/A | N/A | $6,966 – $14,842 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH WATERVLIET HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WATERVLIET | N/A | N/A | $6,874 – $10,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH TRENTON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TRENTON | N/A | N/A | $7,853 – $13,431 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH REED CITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | REED CITY | N/A | N/A | $8,503 – $12,536 | 0.1/10 | |
| COREWELL HEALTH PENNOCK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | HASTINGS | N/A | N/A | $8,503 – $12,536 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS IRONWOOD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | IRONWOOD | N/A | N/A | $16,075 – $26,270 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FERNDALE | N/A | N/A | $7,461 – $17,992 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION BORGESS LEE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | DOWAGIAC | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 |
SAGINAW, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$24,927
Cash Price
$6,232-75%
Negotiated Range
$3,704 – $19,941
LANSING, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$28,386
Cash Price
$7,096-75%
Negotiated Range
$6,309 – $22,993
IONIA, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$28,425
Cash Price
$7,106-75%
Negotiated Range
$3,223 – $23,308
CHARLOTTE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$28,425
Cash Price
$7,106-75%
Negotiated Range
$2,749 – $26,606
CARSON CITY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$28,425
Cash Price
$7,106-75%
Negotiated Range
$6,309 – $23,024
SAINT JOHNS, MI · Proprietary
List Price
$28,425
Cash Price
$7,106-75%
Negotiated Range
$2,672 – $26,151
PORT HURON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$7,244
Negotiated Range
$7,245 – $13,395
HOLLAND, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22,896
Cash Price
$13,738-40%
Negotiated Range
$3,885 – $21,752
GRAND RAPIDS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$24,881
Cash Price
$16,173-35%
Negotiated Range
$963 – $16,387
LIVONIA, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$26,715
Cash Price
$17,364-35%
Negotiated Range
$976 – $18,156
PONTIAC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$26,953
Cash Price
$17,519-35%
ANN ARBOR, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$27,115
Cash Price
$17,625-35%
Negotiated Range
$942 – $18,305
WYOMING, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$76,781
Cash Price
$30,712-60%
Negotiated Range
$5,281 – $64,112
FLINT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$37,614
Cash Price
$37,614
Negotiated Range
$7,416 – $22,579
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,466 – $13,986
EAST CHINA, MI · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,756 – $11,551
SAGINAW, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,659 – $8,659
ROCHESTER, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,000 – $15,199
SOUTHFIELD, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,162 – $13,084
GRAND BLANC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,406 – $11,924
ALLEGAN, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
WYANDOTTE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,568 – $15,049
GREENVILLE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,503 – $16,631
GRAND RAPIDS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,447 – $20,216
MONROE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,990 – $27,667
ADRIAN, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,606 – $10,681
CHARLEVOIX, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,400 – $8,610
ESCANABA, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,688 – $13,688
FRANKFORT, MI · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,610 – $8,610
MARSHALL, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,000 – $2,000
TRAVERSE CITY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,572 – $12,323
GAYLORD, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,330 – $9,006
TROY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,103 – $13,462
MANISTEE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,006 – $12,446
GRAYLING, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,096 – $13,263
CADILLAC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,572 – $12,323
OWOSSO, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,520 – $19,228
ROYAL OAK, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,103 – $13,462
ST JOSEPH, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,785 – $14,988
TAYLOR, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,182 – $14,147
WARREN, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,843 – $13,686
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3 – $999,999,999
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,354 – $14,098
W BLOOMFIELD, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,268 – $16,227
DETROIT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,461 – $17,992
JACKSON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,503 – $16,819
ZEELAND, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,508 – $14,939
LUDINGTON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,090 – $12,762
BIG RAPIDS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,939 – $14,289
GROSSE POINTE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,581 – $13,431
HILLSDALE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,200 – $7,431
DEARBORN, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,360 – $13,618
FREMONT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,503 – $12,536
DETROIT, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,050 – $14,100
DETROIT, MI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3 – $999,999,999
WAYNE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,743 – $14,023
IRON MOUNTAIN, MI · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,303 – $14,946
KALAMAZOO, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,966 – $14,842
WATERVLIET, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,874 – $10,311
TRENTON, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,853 – $13,431
REED CITY, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,503 – $12,536
HASTINGS, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,503 – $12,536
IRONWOOD, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$16,075 – $26,270
FERNDALE, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,461 – $17,992
DOWAGIAC, MI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
C-Section Cost by City in Michigan
C-Section Cost in Other States
What Affects C-Section Cost in Michigan
If you're researching c-section costs in Michigan, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for c-section in Michigan are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 65 hospitals in Michigan, c-section prices range from $22,896 to $76,781 — a 3.4x 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
The setting where c-section is performed in Michigan significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Michigan
Self-pay patients in Michigan often have access to significantly discounted rates for c-section. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Michigan, the average cash price for c-section is $14,267, which is 55% lower than the average list price of $31,536. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.
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.