Stitches, small wound cost in Michigan
In Michigan, 54 hospitals publish a cash price for simple repair of a superficial wound 2.5 cm or less, scalp, neck, body or limbs: from $42.40 to $698.00, with a median of $210.00. The lowest price is at McLaren Caro Region (Caro) and 5 other hospitals. The highest price is 16.5× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 12001. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$42.40McLaren Caro Region + 5 more
Median$210.00half pay less
Highest$698.00in Michigan
Lowest saves$167.60vs the median
Hospitals in Michigan, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Caro Region lowest Caro · Caro, MI Simple Repair Scalp/Neck/Ax/Genit/Trunk 2.5Cm/< | $42.40 | $84.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Flint lowest Flint · Flint, MI Simple Repair Scalp/Neck/Ax/Genit/Trunk 2.5Cm/< | $42.40 | $84.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Lapeer Region lowest Lapeer · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Simple Repair Scalp/Neck/Ax/Genit/Trunk 2.5Cm/< | $42.40 | $84.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Northern Michigan lowest Petoskey · Petoskey, MI Simple Lac Repair Ext/Scalp 2.5CM LESS 12001 | $42.40 | $84.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Port Huron lowest Port Huron · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Simple Repair Scalp/Neck/Ax/Genit/Trunk 2.5Cm/< | $42.40 | $84.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Thumb Region lowest Bad Axe · Bad Axe, MI Simple Repair Scalp/Neck/Ax/Genit/Trunk 2.5Cm/< | $42.40 | $84.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital Harbor Beach · Harbor Beach, MI SIMPLE 2.5 CM OR LESS | $48.00 | $64.00 | — source file |
| WA Foote Memorial Hospital Jackson · Jackson, MI PR REPAIR SUPERF WOUND SC NK AX GEN TRNK 2.5CM OR LESS | $60.62 | $145.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR REPAIR SUPERF WOUND SC NK AX GEN TRNK 2.5CM OR LESS | $66.02 | $145.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital West Bloomfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR REPAIR SUPERF WOUND SC NK AX GEN TRNK 2.5CM OR LESS | $66.02 | $145.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Clinton Twp · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR REPAIR SUPERF WOUND SC NK AX GEN TRNK 2.5CM OR LESS | $66.02 | $145.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Wyandotte · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR REPAIR SUPERF WOUND SC NK AX GEN TRNK 2.5CM OR LESS | $66.02 | $145.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 12001 RPR 2.5CM< SIMPLE | $119.15 | $238.30 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Srep S/N/A/G/Tr/E; 2.5Cm/< | $129.55 | $259.10 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI RPR SPRFCL </=2.5CM*12001 | $148.40 | $265.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Warren · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI RPR SPRFCL </=2.5CM*12001 | $173.04 | $309.00 | — source file |
| Beacon Allegan Allegan · Holland, MI SIM.SCLP,NK,AX,EXT.GENT.TR/EX | $178.58 | $364.45 | — source file |
| McLaren Central Michigan Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI Srep S/N/A/G/Tr/E; 2.5Cm/< | $186.90 | $373.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Holland Community Hospital Holland · Holland, MI Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less | $189.00 | $315.00 | Sep 21, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital East Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Ed Obs Repair Simple Wound Trunk/Scalp 2.5 Cm Or Less | $190.00 | $190.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Ed Repair Simple Wound Trunk/Scalp 2.5 Cm Or Less | $190.00 | $190.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Novi · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI RPR SPRFCL </=2.5CM*12001 | $193.20 | $345.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Southfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI RPR SPRFCL </=2.5CM*12001 | $193.20 | $345.00 | — source file |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska · Traverse City, MI Simple repair of superficial wounds 25 cm or less | $209.95 | $247.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Big Rapids · Big Rapids, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $210.00 | $210.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Fremont · Fremont, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $210.00 | $210.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Greenville · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $210.00 | $210.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Ludington · Ludington, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $210.00 | $210.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Reed City · Reed City, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $210.00 | $210.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital Zeeland · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $210.00 | $210.00 | — source file |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Cadillac · Cadillac, MI Simple Lac Repair Ext/Scalp 2.5CM LESS 12001 | $211.65 | $249.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Grayling · Grayling, MI Simple Lac Repair Ext/Scalp 2.5CM LESS 12001 | $211.65 | $249.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Rochester · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SIMPLE SUTURE REPAIR 2.5CM< | $221.84 | $472.00 | — source file |
| Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Newberry · Newberry, MI Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less | $224.28 | $356.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Charlevoix · Charlevoix, MI Simple repair of superficial wounds 25 cm or less | $231.20 | $272.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Greater Lansing Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Simple Repair Scalp/Neck/Ax/Genit/Trunk 2.5Cm/< | $248.60 | $497.20 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Bay Region Bay City · Bay City, MI SP Simple Lac Repair Ext/Scalp 2.5CM LESS 12001 | $249.10 | $498.10 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Oakland Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hospitalist BP 12001 Simple Lac Repair Ext/Scalp 2.5 cm Less | $249.10 | $498.10 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Three Rivers Health Three Rivers · Sturgis, MI REPAIR SUPERFIC WOUNDS -1 2-5 CM | $249.60 | $384.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Manistee · Manistee, MI Simple Lac Repair Ext/Scalp 2.5CM LESS 12001 | $280.50 | $330.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Gaylord · Gaylord, MI Simple Lac Repair Ext/Scalp 2.5CM LESS 12001 | $297.50 | $350.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Watervliet · Niles, MI Hc Ed Repair Simple Wound Trunk/Scalp 2.5 Cm Or Less | $317.00 | $317.00 | — source file |
| Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph St Joseph · Niles, MI Hc Ed Repair Simple Wound Trunk/Scalp 2.5 Cm Or Less | $317.00 | $317.00 | — source file |
| University of Michigan Health Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI HC-Repair Smpl Wound Scalp,Neck,Axil,Ext Genit,Trunk,Extremity <2.5cm | $318.40 | $796.00 | — source file |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Frankfort · Traverse City, MI Simple repair of superficial wounds 25 cm or less | $357.85 | $421.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Medical Center Traverse City · Traverse City, MI Simple repair S/N/A/G/T/E 2.5cm or< 12001 | $361.25 | $425.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River · Iron River, MI SIMPLE REPAIR SCALP/NECK/AX/GENIT/TRUNK 2.5CM/< | $379.60 | $584.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood · Ironwood, MI SIMPLE REPAIR SCALP/NECK/AX/GENIT/TRUNK 2.5CM/< | $379.60 | $584.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Laurium · Houghton, MI SIMPLE REPAIR SCALP/NECK/AX/GENIT/TRUNK 2.5CM/< | $379.60 | $584.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Taylor Taylor · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $698.00 | $698.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Trenton Hospital Trenton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $698.00 | $698.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Wayne Hospital Wayne · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $698.00 | $698.00 | — source file |
| William Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $698.00 | $698.00 | — source file |
| William Beaumont Hospital Troy · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Resuperf Wnd Body <2.5Cm | $698.00 | $698.00 | — source file |
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 | 19 | $42.40 | $173.04 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 4 | $190.00 | $200.00 |
| Traverse City, MI | 3 | $209.95 | $357.85 |
| Holland, MI | 2 | $178.58 | $183.79 |
| Niles, MI | 2 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $318.40 | $318.40 |
| Bad Axe, MI | 1 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Bay City, MI | 1 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Big Rapids, MI | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Caro, MI | 1 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Charlevoix, MI | 1 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Cadillac, MI | 1 | $211.65 | $211.65 |
| Fremont, MI | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Flint, MI | 1 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Gaylord, MI | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Grayling, MI | 1 | $211.65 | $211.65 |
| Harbor Beach, MI | 1 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Houghton, MI | 1 | $379.60 | $379.60 |
| Iron River, MI | 1 | $379.60 | $379.60 |
| Ironwood, MI | 1 | $379.60 | $379.60 |
| Jackson, MI | 1 | $60.62 | $60.62 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 1 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Ludington, MI | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Manistee, MI | 1 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Newberry, MI | 1 | $224.28 | $224.28 |
| Petoskey, MI | 1 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Reed City, MI | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Sturgis, MI | 1 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
What it is
This is simple closure of a clean, shallow cut 2.5 cm (about an inch) or less on the scalp, neck, armpit, genitals, trunk, arms, legs, hands or feet, usually with stitches. Cuts on the face, ears, eyelids, nose or lips use a different code series.
What the price covers
The price covers cleaning and closing the wound. The emergency room or urgent care visit, a tetanus shot and any X-ray are billed separately.
Simple repair of a superficial wound 2.5 cm or less, scalp, neck, body or limbs in other states
- Alabama$313.01
- Alaska$591.60
- Arizona$115.27
- Arkansas$245.70
- California$551.20
- Colorado$564.09
- Connecticut$315.14
- Delaware$629.27
- Florida$502.80
- Georgia$343.50
- Idaho$556.00
- Illinois$310.32
- Indiana$207.10
- Iowa$200.85
- Kansas$280.80
- Kentucky$301.20
- Louisiana$225.99
- Maine$125.57
- Maryland$244.00
- Massachusetts$350.05
- Minnesota$280.60
- Mississippi$161.28
- Missouri$212.55
- Montana$224.61
- Nebraska$206.12
- Nevada$218.00
- New Hampshire$164.59
- New Jersey$265.14
- New Mexico$232.87
- New York$274.84
- North Carolina$374.23
- North Dakota$261.54
- Ohio$278.63
- Oklahoma$143.95
- Oregon$209.13
- Pennsylvania$491.80
- Rhode Island$280.80
- South Carolina$295.25
- South Dakota$451.60
- Tennessee$84.00
- Texas$472.46
- Utah$224.56
- Vermont$194.60
- Virginia$380.40
- Washington$359.80
- West Virginia$213.13
- Wisconsin$158.65
- Wyoming$57.62
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.