Hospital Charge Information

Michigan hospitals are committed to increased transparency around healthcare costs, including price information for consumers.

  • Michigan hospitals share cost information with patients every day. The best way for any patient to get meaningful price information is to contact the hospital with their specific treatment needs. Every patient, and every patient’s needs and complications, is different and requires individual attention.
  • Healthcare billing, costs and charges are very complex. Much of hospitals’ costs are for employees’ wages and benefits. The price a patient sees on a hospital bill reflects the people who care for them and otherwise work in the hospital, not just the services, goods or medications provided. Hospitals recognize that more needs to be done to simplify the billing process for patients.
  • Because of widespread variation in health insurance coverage, it is difficult for hospitals to provide patient-specific out-of-pocket cost information without access to very detailed information about a patient’s health insurance coverage.

What is a “chargemaster?”

  • A chargemaster is a comprehensive list of charges for every inpatient and outpatient service provided by a hospital – each test, exam, surgery or other procedures, room charges, etc. In other words, it is the starting point from which the price that is ultimately paid is determined.
  • Given the broad scope of services provided by hospitals 24/7, a chargemaster contains thousands of services and charges.
  • An individual hospital’s charges vary based on its unique range of services, adoption of new medical technologies, government underfunding, patient demographics and other local and regional factors.
  • Health insurance companies contract with hospitals to care for their customers. Hospitals are typically paid contracted rates by insurance companies, which generally are less than the amount listed on the chargemaster. Therefore, chargemaster amounts are rarely billed to a patient or received as payment by a hospital.

How is patient out-of-pocket cost information shared with patients and families?

  • The chargemaster is not a useful tool for consumers who are comparison shopping between hospitals.
  • A hospital employs financial counselors, patient advocates and other resources to help our patients understand their unique financial obligations. We encourage patients to reach out and ask detailed financial questions – especially before scheduled services. The hospital’s financial counselors can review options for charity care, payment plans, discounts and more.
  • People should not try to determine specific out-of-pocket costs for a particular service based on a chargemaster. If a person has health insurance, they should first turn to their own insurance company for co-pay, coinsurance and deductible information. If uninsured, they should contact the hospital’s financial counselors to discuss their personal treatment needs and get an estimated cost of care.
    • In situations where a patient does not have insurance, patients may be eligible for free or reduced-cost healthcare services through various state public assistance programs like the Healthy Michigan plan, as well as the hospital financial assistance programs. Most hospitals have staff who specialize in helping a patient apply for and enroll in Medicaid programs and the Healthy Michigan Plan. In situations where a patient does not have and is not eligible for any insurance, the hospital has financial assistance policies that apply discounts to the amounts charged. More information on our financial assistance policies can be found at https://scmh.org/financial-assistance-policy/
  • Patients are encouraged to use out-of-pocket cost, quality and patient safety information together to make an informed healthcare purchasing decision. Hospital-specific quality and patient safety information is publicly available at www.verifymicare.org.

Hospital costs for patients vary for a number of reasons.

  • Every patient’s case is unique and requires varying levels of care and specific caregivers making no two patient experiences, even for the same services, the same.
  • The price a patient sees on their hospital bill reflects not just the specific care team who treated them, but also overall operational costs that keep the hospital running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • Each hospital’s cost and charge structure vary for a variety of reasons including patient complexity; types of services offered; local labor cost; supply and equipment cost; buildings, utility, and maintenance cost; community service programs offered; and other factors.
  • Hospitals provide services to meet individual patient needs 24/7/365, provide free or discounted care to low-income patients, and are paid less than cost for services provide to patients covered by governmental insurance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

*** The chargemaster is subject to change and may not reflect the current charge amount.

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Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery

Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski

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5 out of 5 stars

The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.

Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps

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5 out of 5 stars

I had cardiac tests done. All staff was professional and great at explaining procedure , assuring comfort . They were also kind cared for my comfort.
Dr. Hoeve is an amazing provider. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and kind. He took time to answer all of my questions throughly and never made me feel rushed. He and his staff provide the kind of care I haven’t seen in decades. 10/10 recommend!
Sounds like he knows what he is talking about
Always willing to listen and develop plan that works for me. Excellent care and explanations - very positive experience!
Cheryl Lohse
I went to the ER with what turned out to pneumonia, well i was a little surprised to the ER doctor in his Stormy Cromer hat and buffalo plaid shirt. Excellent care, he explained everything and answered my questions. The best care ive had in the UP. I highly recommend Dr. Vix.
Dr Raynor was thorough, explained things regarding my treatment in an unhurried manner. Dr Raynor answered all my questions completely and treated me with respect and concern. I feel I will be well cared for and am confident that I’ve chosen an excellent surgeon.
Dr Vix is the most awesome ER Dr that Schoolcraft Memorial has! He is always so thorough and step by step rules out a diagnosis. His bedside manner is amazing. Very caring and gentle and explains everything so you can understand what’s happening. He has a very respectful disposition and is awesome with my 98 year old father! Love him!
Kind, compassionate, friendly, and listened to my concerns. An overall wonderful example of a medical Doctor. Thank you.
Great Dr..was early got on early…
She was amazing and so was her assistant.
He was very Caring, very thorough, and He’s very patient about explaining things and taking his time with talking to you.
It is always a good day when I have my appointment with Dr Hoeve. He is knowledgeable and caring. He listens and involves me in the care plans. I know that I can trust him to make an informed decision when it comes to my health care
Dr. Rayner is professional and very compassionate. We appreciate his care very much.
Great doctor, really listens. Highly recommend.
Really really like Dr and staff. No problem at all.
Everyone very helpful, polite, friendly, the Dr very attentive and listened to my concerns. So nice not to have to travel far away for everyday procedures.
Ms Janet pratt and Ed are the dream team I would have never imagined I could have had in my life and now I do and they're AMAZING. Never could I ask for a better psych and a better Ed. God bless them for helping me so much and continuing my mental health journey w them by my side I feel like I can do it all. Thank you rural health schoolcraft Manistique. I'll see you soon again haha.
Recently had a colonoscopy with Dr Bambach and my experience was great from start to finish! The nurses were very professional as was the anesthesiologist. I would recommend 100%
I wish I could see her every visit…. I have great faith in her knowledge. Feel. Wry confident in her hands
Doctor Vix is a excellent doctor. I would recommend him to everyone. He is very caring Doctor. He is very thorough with his patients
This Doctor has a wonderful manner. And the entire system works faster and more efficiently than any other facility.
And I was hospitalized for an entire year. Met many doctors.
My highest rating.
Thank you SMH and Dr Steven. And Dr Goulet
I had several other surgeries and dr bambach did them. He's kind and caring and he's very intuitive. I believe and I know he takes care of the person who he operates on.
Professional, courteous. Kept me informed.
Dr Vix is the best!! His bedside manner is phenomenal, he is very compassionate and truly cares about his patients! And he is very thorough. Nurse Emily was amazing and very kind! And all the
technicians handling my testing was also amazing and very kind.
I Totally feel at ease and entrust my life with Dr Vix.
Dr. Randall performed a total reverse shoulder replacement in July.
The surgery went well and my post op recovery care in the rehab unit and follow up with the Doc. have been nothing short of excellent. I would recommend anyone in the community go see Dr. Randall for any orthopedic issues.
You will not find a better doctor than Doctor Vix. He explained everything very thoroughly and made it easier to understand for our 6 year old. His care and compassion shows!
I recently saw Dr. Rayner for a throat issue and he was very informative and took the time needed to accomplish my appointment without making me feel he was rushing or didn’t care. I saw him previously on a different issue and felt the same way. I like him and will continue to see him in the future if some issues arises..
The visit with the doctor was great!
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