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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

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Fairness Grade

A

Best Value

Price Multiplier

1x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

1,376

77 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges prices relatively close to what insurance companies and the government pay. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $100 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospitalcharges 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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
PR RESECT/DEBRIDE ACUTE NECROT PANCREAS [48105]48105$4,480$2,556+$1,924
PR REPAIR LARGE OMPHALOCELE [49605]49605$7,811$4,491+$3,320
PR RESECT SM INTEST,CONG ATRESIA,W/TAPER [44127]44127$4,540$2,628+$1,913

About University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital Pricing

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital in Lansing, MI charges prices relatively close to what insurance companies and the government pay across 77procedures 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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