University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson
406 EAST ELM ST, Carson City, MI 48811
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson in Carson City, MI has an average Medicare payment of $13,645 and a Value Score of B (72/100). Compare prices for 10 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson
On the CMS Hospital Compare scale, University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson carries 4 stars: above the national median across the bundle of safety, mortality, and patient-experience measures the agency uses. 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.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson is $13,645, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson's value rating (72/100) reflects solid quality-for-cost performance: not the absolute best on either dimension alone, but a strong combination.
Ownership is non-profit, the dominant pattern in U.S. acute care. Non-profit hospitals generally reinvest operating margins rather than distribute them; the federal CMS measure set treats them identically to other ownership categories for reporting purposes. The CMS payment record for University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson lists 10 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator. 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 |
|---|---|
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $27,649 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $17,660 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $15,160 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $8,232 |
Cellulitis with MCC DRG 603 · Infectious | $15,535 |
Vaginal Delivery without Complicating Diagnoses DRG 775 · Obstetric | $4,194 |
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $11,410 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $19,660 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $5,267 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC DRG 194 · Respiratory | $11,678 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Compares
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson has an average Medicare payment of $13,645, 8% below the Michigan state average of $14,885. That is 14% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (49% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of B (72/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Cost & Quality FAQ
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson has an average payment of $13,645 across 10 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson has a CMS star rating of 4 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson has a Value Score of B (72/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Voluntary non-profit - Other facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 406 EAST ELM ST, Carson City, MI 48811. Phone: (989) 584-3131.
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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.