Bell Hospital
901 LAKESHORE DRIVE, Ishpeming, MI 49849
Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, MI has an average Medicare payment of $18,036 and a Value Score of C (53/100). Compare prices for 13 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Bell Hospital
Bell Hospital does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 50/100.
On payment metrics, Bell Hospital runs expensive: average Medicare payment across documented procedures is $18,036, in the upper bracket of U.S. hospitals. Combined cost-and-quality value comes to 53/100 — a middling result, reflecting either average quality at average cost or trade-offs in one direction.
Ownership is for-profit, which puts Bell Hospital in the investor-owned segment of U.S. hospitals. The category is overrepresented in some markets and absent in others, and the CMS measure set treats it identically to non-profits for reporting. 13 distinct procedures are documented in CMS payment files for Bell Hospital. Top examples: Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC, Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC, Transient Ischemia. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $31,585 |
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $19,103 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $8,139 |
Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure DRG 189 · Respiratory | $9,295 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $58,913 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $26,184 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $16,147 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $10,462 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $9,874 |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $7,741 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $9,954 |
GI Hemorrhage with MCC DRG 378 · Digestive | $13,039 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $14,036 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Bell Hospital Compares
Bell Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $18,036, 21% above the Michigan state average of $14,885. That is 14% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (33% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (53/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Bell Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
Bell Hospital has an average payment of $18,036 across 13 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Bell Hospital does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Bell Hospital has a Value Score of C (53/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Proprietary facilities like this one are critical access hospitals.
Yes, Bell Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 901 LAKESHORE DRIVE, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Phone: (906) 486-4431.
Explore Hospital Cost Data
Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.