Paracentesis cost in Michigan
In Michigan, 84 hospitals publish a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance: from $142.75 to $5,923.54, with a median of $1,220.05. The lowest price is at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson (Carson City) and 4 other hospitals. The highest price is 41.5× the lowest.
- The median here, $1,220.05, is 4% below the US median of $1,275.50.
- That is 1.3× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($926.63).
- Michigan ranks 22nd of 50 states by median, cheapest first.
- 25 of 84 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 49083. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Nov 8, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$142.75University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson + 4 more
Median$1,220.05half of hospitals charge less
Highest$5,923.54in Michigan
Lowest saves$1,077.30vs 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 Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W/Imaging Guidance | $142.75 | $571.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton lowest St. Johns · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W/Imaging Guidance | $142.75 | $571.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton lowest Charlotte · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W/Imaging Guidance | $142.75 | $571.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia lowest Ionia · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W/Imaging Guidance | $142.75 | $571.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing lowest Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W/Imaging Guidance | $142.75 | $571.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Healthcare Owosso · Owosso, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGE-PhHOS | $165.60 | $207.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baraga County Memorial Hospital Lanse · Lanse, MI ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W/ULTRASOUND | $282.00 | $282.00 | Jun 23, 2026 source file |
| Eaton Rapids Medical Center Eaton Rapids · Lansing-East Lansing, MI PARACENTESIS w US GUIDANCE | $387.17 | $774.34 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Beacon Allegan Allegan · Holland, MI PARACENTESIS | $424.73 | $866.79 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| McKenzie Memorial Hospital Sandusky · Sandusky, MI ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING GUIDE | $504.80 | $631.00 | May 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey · Petoskey, MI 49083-CT Paracentesis Abdom w/ CT Guide | $573.15 | $1,146.30 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Charlevoix · Charlevoix, MI Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance. | $585.65 | $689.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 49083-US Paracentesis | $605.80 | $1,211.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Oakland Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 49083-US Paracentesis | $620.00 | $1,240.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe · Bad Axe, MI Hospitalist BP 49083 Abdominal Paracentesis w/Image Guide | $651.50 | $1,303.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Port Huron Port Huron · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 49083-CT Paracentesis Abdom w/ CT Guide | $713.05 | $1,426.10 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Marlette Regional Hospital Marlette · Marlette, MI Hchg US Guided Paracente Abd | $771.00 | $1,028.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Holland Community Hospital Holland · Holland, MI Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | $873.60 | $1,456.00 | Sep 21, 2026 source file |
| Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Newberry · Newberry, MI Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | $910.98 | $1,446.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Bay Region Bay City · Bay City, MI 49083-CT Paracentesis Abdom w/ CT Guide | $916.55 | $1,833.10 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| VHS Childrens Hospital of Michigan Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGE | $922.50 | $1,230.00 | Apr 6, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital Grand Haven · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI SC PERITONEOCENTSIS ABD PARACE | $932.00 | $932.00 | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Bell Hospital Ishpeming · Marquette, MI Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance | $939.42 | $1,565.70 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Central Michigan Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI 49083-CT Paracentesis Abdom w/ CT Guide | $954.90 | $1,909.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| University of Michigan Health Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI HC-Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Thera W Imaging Guidance | $1,023.20 | $2,558.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska · Traverse City, MI US Exams | $1,030.20 | $1,212.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Big Rapids · Big Rapids, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Fremont · Fremont, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Greenville · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Ludington · Ludington, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Reed City · Reed City, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital Zeeland · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital East Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,071.00 | $1,071.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,071.00 | $1,071.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,071.00 | $1,071.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Helen Devos Childrens Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,071.00 | $1,071.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Caro Region Caro · Caro, MI BP Abdominal paracentesis (dx/ther); w imaging guidance 49083 | $1,079.60 | $2,159.20 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Greater Lansing Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI 49083-CT Paracentesis Abdom w/ CT Guide | $1,092.40 | $2,184.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Grayling · Grayling, MI US Exams | $1,170.45 | $1,377.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PARACENTESIS W/ GUIDE | $1,219.65 | $2,439.30 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus Shelby · Shelby, MI HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance | $1,220.05 | $1,877.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Partners, Mercy Campus Muskogen · Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance | $1,220.05 | $1,877.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Saint Marys Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance | $1,220.05 | $1,877.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Hillsdale Hospital Hillsdale · Hillsdale, MI US PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,235.90 | $1,454.00 | Jan 23, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W GUIDANCE | $1,247.13 | $975.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital West Bloomfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W GUIDANCE | $1,247.13 | $975.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Ypsilanti · Ypsilanti, MI HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance | $1,255.15 | $1,931.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Chelsea Chelsea · Ann Arbor, MI HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance | $1,255.15 | $1,931.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital Brighton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance | $1,255.15 | $1,931.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Mercy Oakland Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance | $1,255.15 | $1,931.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Mercy Livonia Livonia · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance | $1,255.15 | $1,931.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River · Iron River, MI US Abdominal Paracentesis Inc Imaging | $1,287.65 | $1,981.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood · Ironwood, MI US Abdominal Paracentesis Inc Imaging | $1,287.65 | $1,981.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Laurium · Houghton, MI US Abdominal Paracentesis Inc Imaging | $1,287.65 | $1,981.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Cadillac · Cadillac, MI US Exams | $1,294.55 | $1,523.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Hastings · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Deckerville Community Hospital Deckerville · Deckerville, MI Hchg Abdominal Paracentesis, With Imaging Guidance | $1,475.16 | $1,941.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Gaylord · Gaylord, MI PARACENTESIS W/ GUIDANCE | $1,494.30 | $1,758.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Flint Flint · Flint, MI 49083-US Paracentesis | $1,501.40 | $3,002.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital - Novi Campus Novi · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $1,538.88 | $2,748.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital Southfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $1,538.88 | $2,748.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Lapeer Region Lapeer · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 49083- IR Paracentesis w/Imaging | $1,554.00 | $3,108.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Frankfort · Traverse City, MI Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance. | $1,584.40 | $1,864.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health St John Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $1,599.36 | $2,856.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Medical Center Traverse City · Traverse City, MI PARACENTESIS W/ GUIDANCE | $1,599.70 | $1,882.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital Warren · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $1,632.96 | $2,916.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Manistee · Manistee, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING BCE | $1,644.75 | $1,935.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Sheridan Community Hospital Sheridan · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI US GUIDED PARACENTESIS | $1,720.80 | $2,151.00 | Apr 22, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Watervliet · Niles, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,799.00 | $1,799.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph St Joseph · Niles, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,799.00 | $1,799.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Ascension River District Hospital East China Township · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $2,162.72 | $3,862.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Covenant Medical Center Cooper Saginaw · Saginaw, MI HCHG US GUIDED PARACENTE ABD | $2,327.50 | $3,325.00 | May 15, 2026 source file |
| Covenant Medical Center Saginaw · Saginaw, MI HCHG US GUIDED PARACENTE ABD | $2,327.50 | $3,325.00 | May 15, 2026 source file |
| Three Rivers Health Three Rivers · Sturgis, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $2,631.20 | $4,048.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn Dearborn · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ED ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Taylor Taylor · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ED ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Royal Oak · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital, Troy Troy · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Ed Abd Paracentesis With Imaging | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital Farmington Hills · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ED ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Trenton Hospital Trenton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Wayne Hospital Wayne · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
| VHS Sinai Grace Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGE | $3,437.25 | $4,583.00 | Apr 8, 2026 source file |
| UP Health System - Portage Hancock · Houghton, MI Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance | $5,923.54 | $9,872.56 | 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 | 25 | $605.80 | $1,554.00 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 12 | $142.75 | $1,071.00 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 5 | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Traverse City, MI | 3 | $1,030.20 | $1,584.40 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 2 | $1,023.20 | $1,139.18 |
| Holland, MI | 2 | $424.73 | $649.16 |
| Houghton, MI | 2 | $1,287.65 | $3,605.60 |
| Niles, MI | 2 | $1,799.00 | $1,799.00 |
| Saginaw, MI | 2 | $2,327.50 | $2,327.50 |
| Bad Axe, MI | 1 | $651.50 | $651.50 |
| Bay City, MI | 1 | $916.55 | $916.55 |
| Big Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Caro, MI | 1 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.60 |
| Charlevoix, MI | 1 | $585.65 | $585.65 |
| Cadillac, MI | 1 | $1,294.55 | $1,294.55 |
| Deckerville, MI | 1 | $1,475.16 | $1,475.16 |
| Fremont, MI | 1 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Flint, MI | 1 | $1,501.40 | $1,501.40 |
| Gaylord, MI | 1 | $1,494.30 | $1,494.30 |
| Grayling, MI | 1 | $1,170.45 | $1,170.45 |
| Hillsdale, MI | 1 | $1,235.90 | $1,235.90 |
| Iron River, MI | 1 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.65 |
| Ironwood, MI | 1 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.65 |
| Lanse, MI | 1 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Ludington, MI | 1 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Manistee, MI | 1 | $1,644.75 | $1,644.75 |
| Marlette, MI | 1 | $771.00 | $771.00 |
| Marquette, MI | 1 | $939.42 | $939.42 |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $954.90 | $954.90 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 1 | $1,220.05 | $1,220.05 |
| Newberry, MI | 1 | $910.98 | $910.98 |
| Owosso, MI | 1 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Petoskey, MI | 1 | $573.15 | $573.15 |
| Reed City, MI | 1 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Sandusky, MI | 1 | $504.80 | $504.80 |
| Shelby, MI | 1 | $1,220.05 | $1,220.05 |
| Sturgis, MI | 1 | $2,631.20 | $2,631.20 |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 1 | $1,255.15 | $1,255.15 |
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 paracentesis is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Paracentesis explained.
Paracentesis with imaging guidance in other states
- Alabama$904.63
- Alaska$1,292.40
- Arizona$1,479.12
- Arkansas$714.01
- California$1,835.60
- Colorado$1,534.95
- Connecticut$2,348.50
- Delaware$1,644.72
- District of Columbia$1,403.14, 3 hospitals
- Florida$1,548.95
- Georgia$1,566.27
- Hawaii$1,242.50
- Idaho$1,357.50
- Illinois$1,430.00
- Indiana$1,384.66
- Iowa$1,054.20
- Kansas$738.40
- Kentucky$1,124.40
- Louisiana$588.90
- Maine$819.00
- Maryland$1,239.83
- Massachusetts$1,764.33
- Minnesota$910.66
- Mississippi$682.50
- Missouri$1,008.80
- Montana$812.00
- Nebraska$1,081.06
- Nevada$1,015.00
- New Hampshire$1,011.73
- New Jersey$1,212.61
- New Mexico$1,249.60
- New York$1,424.47
- North Carolina$1,288.20
- North Dakota$960.00
- Ohio$1,736.25
- Oklahoma$929.10
- Oregon$1,309.71
- Pennsylvania$1,684.50
- Puerto Rico$2,100.00, 3 hospitals
- Rhode Island$1,855.80
- South Carolina$1,485.23
- South Dakota$1,961.60
- Tennessee$586.74
- Texas$1,457.75
- Utah$1,241.66
- Vermont$705.00
- Virginia$1,163.05
- Washington$1,325.46
- West Virginia$1,426.80
- Wisconsin$1,287.65
- Wyoming$995.33
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.