Wound debridement cost in Michigan
In Michigan, 87 hospitals publish a cash price for wound debridement, skin and tissue under it, first 20 sq cm: from $64.50 to $10,839.40, with a median of $557.00. The lowest price is at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson (Carson City) and 4 other hospitals. The highest price is 168.1× the lowest.
- The median here, $557.00, is 12% below the US median of $631.02.
- That is 1.3× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($415.32).
- Michigan ranks 22nd of 50 states by median, cheapest first.
- 27 of 87 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 11042. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Nov 8, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$64.50University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson + 4 more
Median$557.00half of hospitals charge less
Highest$10,839.40in Michigan
Lowest saves$492.50vs the median
Hospitals in Michigan, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson lowest Carson City · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< | $64.50 | $258.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton lowest St. Johns · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< | $64.50 | $258.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton lowest Charlotte · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< | $64.50 | $258.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia lowest Ionia · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< | $64.50 | $258.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing lowest Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< | $64.50 | $258.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Eaton Rapids Medical Center Eaton Rapids · Lansing-East Lansing, MI DEBRIDEMENT OF SKIN & SUBQ TIS | $64.98 | $129.96 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| McKenzie Memorial Hospital Sandusky · Sandusky, MI DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBCUT TISSUE | $95.20 | $119.00 | May 31, 2025 source file |
| Memorial Healthcare Owosso · Owosso, MI DEBRIDE SK/TISSUE-PhHOS | $95.20 | $119.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Surgeons Choice Medical Center Southfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI CL PF DEBRIDEMENT: SKIN & SUBCU TIS. | $133.00 | $133.00 | May 8, 2026 source file |
| Marlette Regional Hospital Marlette · Marlette, MI Debridement, Skin, Sub-Q Tissue,=<20 Sq Cm | $210.00 | $280.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Deckerville Community Hospital Deckerville · Deckerville, MI Debridement, Skin, Sub-Q Tissue,=<20 Sq Cm | $212.80 | $280.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Baraga County Memorial Hospital Lanse · Lanse, MI DEBRIDEMENT SUBQ TISSUE >20 SQCM | $214.00 | $214.00 | Jun 23, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Bay Region Bay City · Bay City, MI Debridement, subcutaneous tissue, 1st 20 sq cm or less 11042 | $217.20 | $434.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Greater Lansing Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 20 Sq Cm/< | $218.35 | $436.70 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Hills and Dales General Hospital Cass City · Cass City, MI Debridement, Skin, Sub-Q Tissue,=<20 Sq Cm | $218.40 | $280.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Holland Community Hospital Holland · Holland, MI Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | $228.00 | $380.00 | Sep 21, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Manistee · Manistee, MI DEB SUBQ TISSUE 20 SQ CM/< | $250.75 | $295.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEBRIDEMENT SKIN AND SUBC | $251.80 | $503.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Cadillac · Cadillac, MI Debride/subq tissue/20 sq cm or less 11042 | $287.30 | $338.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Oakland Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 20 Sq Cm/< | $315.70 | $631.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Charlevoix · Charlevoix, MI Debridement skin and subcutaneous tissue | $318.75 | $375.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey · Petoskey, MI Hospitalist BP 11042 Debridement, Subcutaneous Tissue, 1st 20 sq cm or Less | $345.30 | $690.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Port Huron Port Huron · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Deb Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm/< | $345.85 | $691.70 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Deb Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm/< | $353.50 | $707.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska · Traverse City, MI Debridement skin and subcutaneous tissue | $362.95 | $427.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Big Rapids · Big Rapids, MI HC UC DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $402.00 | $402.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Fremont · Fremont, MI HC UC DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $402.00 | $402.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Greenville · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC UC DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $402.00 | $402.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Ludington · Ludington, MI HC UC DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $402.00 | $402.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Hastings · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC UC DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $402.00 | $402.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Reed City · Reed City, MI HC UC DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $402.00 | $402.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital Zeeland · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC UC DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $402.00 | $402.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Flint Flint · Flint, MI BP Debridement, Subcutaneous Tissue, 1st 20 sq cm or Less 11042 | $407.20 | $814.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital East Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Debrid Subq Tissue To 20Sqcm | $408.00 | $408.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC DEBRID SUBQ TISSUE TO 20SQCM | $408.00 | $408.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Debrid Subq Tissue To 20Sqcm | $408.00 | $408.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Helen Devos Childrens Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC ED DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $421.00 | $421.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Central Michigan Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI BP Debridement, Subcutaneous Tissue, 1st 20 sq cm or Less 11042 | $429.00 | $858.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe · Bad Axe, MI Deb Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm/< | $433.00 | $866.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital - Novi Campus Novi · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEBRD TISS </=20SQ CM*11042 | $458.64 | $819.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital Southfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEBRD TISS </=20SQ CM*11042 | $458.64 | $819.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Lapeer Region Lapeer · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Debridement, subcutaneous tissue, 1st 20 sq cm or less 11042 | $475.10 | $950.20 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Forest Health Medical Center Ypsilanti · Ann Arbor, MI DEBRIDEMNT SUBQ LESS 20SQ | $496.21 | $496.21 | Feb 26, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital Grand Haven · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Dbrdmt SQ first 20 scm | $557.00 | $557.00 | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB DEBRIDE SUBQ TISSUE INCL EPIDERMIS & DERMIS =<20 SQ CM | $558.97 | $543.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital West Bloomfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB DEBRIDE SUBQ TISSUE INCL EPIDERMIS & DERMIS =<20 SQ CM | $558.97 | $543.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital Warren · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEBRD TISS </=20SQ CM*11042 | $559.44 | $999.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus Shelby · Shelby, MI HC Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue <= 20 Sq Cm | $564.85 | $869.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Partners, Mercy Campus Muskogen · Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI HC Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue <= 20 Sq Cm | $564.85 | $869.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Saint Marys Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue <= 20 Sq Cm | $564.85 | $869.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital Marquette · Marquette, MI Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less | $567.90 | $946.50 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI HC-Debridement, Skin, Sub-Q Tissue First 20 Sq Cm or Less | $568.40 | $1,421.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health St John Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEB SUBQ TISSUE 20 SQ CM/< | $572.32 | $1,022.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Ypsilanti · Ypsilanti, MI HC Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue <= 20 Sq Cm | $577.20 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Chelsea Chelsea · Ann Arbor, MI HC Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue <= 20 Sq Cm | $577.20 | $888.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital Brighton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue <= 20 Sq Cm | $577.20 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Oakland Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue <= 20 Sq Cm | $577.20 | $888.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Mercy Livonia Livonia · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue <= 20 Sq Cm | $577.20 | $888.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEBRIDEMENT SKIN & SUBCUT TIS | $589.50 | $786.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital Grand Blanc Twp · Flint, MI DEBRIDE SKIN/TIS EA ADDL SITE | $621.18 | $1,479.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| VHS Detroit Receiving Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEBRID SUBQ 1ST 20 SQ CM OR < | $746.25 | $995.00 | Apr 7, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Watervliet · Niles, MI HC DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $748.00 | $748.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph St Joseph · Niles, MI Hc Ed Debride Subq 20 Sq Cm Or Less | $748.00 | $748.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center Saint Ignace · Saint Ignace, MI Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | $755.40 | $1,259.00 | Oct 15, 2026 source file |
| VHS Sinai Grace Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEBR SKIN/SUBQ TISSUE | $783.75 | $1,045.00 | Apr 8, 2026 source file |
| Bell Hospital Ishpeming · Marquette, MI Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less | $800.00 | $1,333.34 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital Rochester · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI DEBRIDE SUB-Q TISSUE | $820.15 | $1,745.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Medical Center Traverse City · Traverse City, MI DBRDMT SBQ TIS 1ST 20SQCM/< | $860.20 | $1,012.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River · Iron River, MI Debridement Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue - Mh | $893.10 | $1,374.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood · Ironwood, MI Debridement Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue - Mh | $893.10 | $1,374.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Laurium · Houghton, MI Debridement Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue - Mh | $893.10 | $1,374.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Grayling · Grayling, MI Debridement skin and subcutaneous tissue | $903.55 | $1,063.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Gaylord · Gaylord, MI DEB SUBQ TISSUE 20 SQ CM/< | $903.55 | $1,063.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Three Rivers Health Three Rivers · Sturgis, MI DEBRIDE TISSUE UP TO 20CM | $920.40 | $1,416.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Sheridan Community Hospital Sheridan · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Debride, subq tissue - 1st 20 sq. cm | $948.00 | $1,185.00 | Apr 22, 2026 source file |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Frankfort · Traverse City, MI Debridement skin and subcutaneous tissue | $964.75 | $1,135.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Hillsdale Hospital Hillsdale · Hillsdale, MI DEBRIDE SUBQ TISSUE 1ST 20 SQ CM | $1,010.65 | $1,189.00 | Jan 23, 2026 source file |
| Beacon Allegan Allegan · Holland, MI DEBRIDEMENT SUBQ. 1ST 20SQ CM OR LESS | $1,190.09 | $2,428.75 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Debride Subq 20 Sq Cm Or Less | $1,275.00 | $1,275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Taylor Taylor · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Debride Subq 20 Sq Cm Or Less | $1,275.00 | $1,275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital, Troy Troy · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Debride Subq 20 Sq Cm Or Less | $1,275.00 | $1,275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Trenton Hospital Trenton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Debride Subq 20 Sq Cm Or Less | $1,275.00 | $1,275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Wayne Hospital Wayne · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Debride Subq 20 Sq Cm Or Less | $1,275.00 | $1,275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn Dearborn · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC DEBRID SUBQ TISSUE TO 20SQCM | $1,322.00 | $1,322.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Royal Oak · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ED DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $1,322.00 | $1,322.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital Farmington Hills · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ED DEBRIDE SUBQ 20 SQ CM OR LESS | $1,322.00 | $1,322.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| UP Health System - Portage Hancock · Houghton, MI Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less | $10,839.40 | $18,065.67 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
Hospital The hospital that published the price, its city and the line exactly as written in its price file.
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List price The hospital's full chargemaster price (“gross charge”) before any discount. Almost nobody pays it; the gap to the cash price shows what the self-pay discount is worth. More
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By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 27 | $133.00 | $577.20 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 12 | $64.50 | $408.00 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 5 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 3 | $496.21 | $568.40 |
| Traverse City, MI | 3 | $362.95 | $860.20 |
| Flint, MI | 2 | $407.20 | $514.19 |
| Holland, MI | 2 | $228.00 | $709.04 |
| Houghton, MI | 2 | $893.10 | $5,866.25 |
| Marquette, MI | 2 | $567.90 | $683.95 |
| Niles, MI | 2 | $748.00 | $748.00 |
| Bad Axe, MI | 1 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| Bay City, MI | 1 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Big Rapids, MI | 1 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Cass City, MI | 1 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Charlevoix, MI | 1 | $318.75 | $318.75 |
| Cadillac, MI | 1 | $287.30 | $287.30 |
| Deckerville, MI | 1 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Fremont, MI | 1 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Gaylord, MI | 1 | $903.55 | $903.55 |
| Grayling, MI | 1 | $903.55 | $903.55 |
| Hillsdale, MI | 1 | $1,010.65 | $1,010.65 |
| Iron River, MI | 1 | $893.10 | $893.10 |
| Ironwood, MI | 1 | $893.10 | $893.10 |
| Lanse, MI | 1 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Ludington, MI | 1 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Manistee, MI | 1 | $250.75 | $250.75 |
| Marlette, MI | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 1 | $564.85 | $564.85 |
| Owosso, MI | 1 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Petoskey, MI | 1 | $345.30 | $345.30 |
| Reed City, MI | 1 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Saint Ignace, MI | 1 | $755.40 | $755.40 |
| Sandusky, MI | 1 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Shelby, MI | 1 | $564.85 | $564.85 |
| Sturgis, MI | 1 | $920.40 | $920.40 |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 1 | $577.20 | $577.20 |
Market A metro area (as the Census Bureau defines it) or, outside metro areas, a town. Each links to every hospital price there.
Hospitals How many hospitals publish a cash price for this code here. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price.
Lowest The lowest cash price among those hospitals.
Median The middle cash price: half of the hospitals charge less, half charge more. One price per hospital. More
What wound debridement is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Wound debridement explained.
Wound debridement, skin and tissue under it, first 20 sq cm in other states
- Alabama$576.00
- Alaska$501.00
- Arizona$718.25
- Arkansas$614.05
- California$681.20
- Colorado$591.28
- Connecticut$868.15
- Delaware$1,097.76
- District of Columbia$988.71, 3 hospitals
- Florida$1,115.88
- Georgia$1,090.50
- Hawaii$776.08
- Idaho$333.45
- Illinois$690.00
- Indiana$777.90
- Iowa$426.00
- Kansas$352.80
- Kentucky$512.15
- Louisiana$416.78
- Maine$189.00
- Maryland$923.53
- Massachusetts$926.50
- Minnesota$447.12
- Mississippi$353.20
- Missouri$562.50
- Montana$266.68
- Nebraska$360.00
- Nevada$564.84
- New Hampshire$328.60
- New Jersey$538.97
- New Mexico$1,157.35
- New York$842.52
- North Carolina$433.50
- North Dakota$425.00
- Ohio$779.35
- Oklahoma$474.00
- Oregon$608.41
- Pennsylvania$1,077.60
- Puerto Rico$290.65, 4 hospitals
- Rhode Island$1,396.20
- South Carolina$794.38
- South Dakota$1,055.20
- Tennessee$437.58
- Texas$1,011.76
- Utah$651.38
- Vermont$379.00
- Virginia$597.95
- Washington$643.87
- West Virginia$376.94
- Wisconsin$533.28
- Wyoming$359.10
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.