Mackinac Straits Health System Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Best Value
7x
the federal fair-price benchmark
287
129 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Mackinac Straits Health Systemcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI Abdomen Without Contrast | 74181 | $3,090 | $194 | +$2,896 |
| HC Pm Transf Nblmb/Sac Initial Bilateral | 64483 | $4,128 | $265 | +$3,863 |
| HC Mra Head Without Contrast | 70544 | $3,306 | $215 | +$3,091 |
| HC MRI Brain With and Without Contrast | 70553 | $4,442 | $317 | +$4,125 |
| HC MRI Pelvis Without Contrast | 72195 | $3,165 | $227 | +$2,938 |
| HC MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast | 72148 | $2,602 | $192 | +$2,410 |
| HC MRI Pelvis Without and With Contrast | 72197 | $4,525 | $334 | +$4,190 |
| HC MRI Abdomen Without and With Contrast | 74183 | $4,535 | $336 | +$4,199 |
| HC MRI Lower Extremity Joint Without Contrast | 73721 | $2,749 | $204 | +$2,545 |
| HC MRI Upper Extremity Joint Without Contrast | 73221 | $2,754 | $205 | +$2,549 |
| HC Mra Neck Without Contrast | 70547 | $2,876 | $215 | +$2,662 |
| HC MRI Lower Extremity Without Contrast | 73718 | $2,910 | $222 | +$2,688 |
| HC CT Thorax/Chest Without Contrast | 71250 | $1,714 | $133 | +$1,582 |
| HC MRI Lower Extemity Without and With Contrast | 73720 | $4,329 | $335 | +$3,994 |
| HC MRI Orbit Face Neck Without and With Contrast | 70543 | $4,346 | $337 | +$4,009 |
| HC CT Thorax/Chest With Contrast | 71260 | $2,149 | $167 | +$1,982 |
| HC CT Abdomen With Contrast | 74160 | $2,871 | $230 | +$2,641 |
| HC CT Spine Cervical Without Contrast | 72125 | $1,628 | $131 | +$1,498 |
| HC CT Thorax/Chest With and Without Contrast | 71270 | $2,437 | $196 | +$2,242 |
| HC CT Lower Extremity Without Contrast | 73700 | $1,600 | $130 | +$1,470 |
About Mackinac Straits Health System Pricing
Mackinac Straits Health System in Saint Ignace, MI charges about 7x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 129procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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