Hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons, no complications in Michigan City, IN: hospital prices
One hospital in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area prices MS-DRG 743 in its files, but fewer than three list a cash price, so we show the rows without a ranking.
One hospital in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area lists hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons, no complications (MS-DRG 743) in its price file, but only as a list price or negotiated insurer rates, not as a cash price. Hospitals must publish a discounted cash price for every shoppable service; where it is missing you can still ask for one by phone.
Sorted by cash price
Hospital facility fee onlyWhat's in the price
The hospital facility fee for MS-DRG 743. The doctor, anesthesia and lab work usually bill separately.
Cash vs. insured
Cash is what you pay without insurance. With insurance you pay a share of the negotiated rate, which can be higher than cash. You may ask for the cash price.
What to say on the phone
"I'd like the self-pay price for MS-DRG 743, in writing, and whether it covers facility, physician and anesthesia."
About hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons, no complications
MS-DRG 743 is the inpatient stay for removal of the uterus, and sometimes the ovaries and tubes, for benign conditions such as fibroids, heavy bleeding, endometriosis or prolapse, without complications. Laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies are increasingly done as same-day or one-night stays.
What the price covers
The DRG price is the hospital's charge for the whole stay: operating room, room and board, nursing, medications and supplies. The gynecologic surgeon, the anesthesiologist and pathology bill separately. An outpatient laparoscopic hysterectomy is billed with CPT codes (58571 and others), often at a lower price than the inpatient DRG.
Why prices vary
Hysterectomy prices vary two to four times between hospitals in the same area. The surgical approach (abdominal, laparoscopic, robotic, vaginal) matters: vaginal is usually cheapest, robotic most expensive. Large systems and academic centers list the highest charges.
Questions to ask
- What is the self-pay price for DRG 743, and what do surgeon, anesthesia and pathology add?
- Which approach is planned, and would a less expensive one be appropriate?
- Can it be done as an outpatient, and at what price?
Hospitals in Michigan City, IN without a price for this procedure
Listed so you know who to call. The reason is what we found on their website.
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityFile could not be read