How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Aspirus Ironwood Hospital?

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI currently has 130 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Aspirus Ironwood Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Aspirus Ironwood Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.6× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 25 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-04-01

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

N10561 Grand View Lane, Ironwood, MI 49938 · 130 Priced Procedures · 61% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.56×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +56% above the fair benchmark (1.56×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

75/100 · Corroborated

75/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 12% of the Time

File Completeness60

Price Logic76

Peer Alignment62

Clean Billing81

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup · Check Safety

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.56× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintMedian-Gamed · High Captive Markup

Loss-Leader / Captive Ancillary Cross-Subsidizer

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures near 0.7× Medicare (p50 1.23×) while skewing captive emergency, lab, and upper-quartile codes to 2.7× Medicare (p75 2.56×, +108% upper-tail jump). Patients scheduling elective outpatient care can capture competitive rates, but emergency and ancillary bills require strict line-item auditing.

#88 of 91 in MI · 95th State Percentile#2,723 of 3,385 in U.S. · 80th National Percentile

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.54× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 12% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (64/100 safety score) with 61% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (15.7% AGB cap)

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Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.56× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.0×) & laboratory (0.9×) services average 3.86× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.7×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 2.56×) jump +108% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.23×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 7.9× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.7× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER3.86× Divergence

2.7× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+108% Upper Tail

Q25 0.54× · Q50 1.23× · Q75 2.56×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

0.7× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

0.8× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.0× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

12% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 64/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$67,192	$30,775	unverified
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	$218	$40,121	$19,432	unverified
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$16,310	$8,223	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$11,028	$19,087	0.6×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$6,839	$6,839	$13,523	0.5×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$6,673	$6,673	$13,413	0.5×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$5,793	$5,793	$2,975	1.9×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$4,891	$4,891	$2,680	1.8×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$4,623	$4,623	$2,540	1.8×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$4,059	$4,059	$3,629	1.1×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$4,053	$4,053	$6,109	0.7×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$3,747	$3,747	$3,446	1.1×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$3,409	$3,409	$1,021	3.3×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$2,153	$3,080	$3,875	0.8×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$2,072	$2,072	$1,453	1.4×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,543	$1,543	$242	6.4×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$2,852	$656	$3,372	0.2×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$584	$584	$498	1.2×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,806	$394	$981	0.4×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$357	$357	$231	1.5×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$877	$354	$322	1.1×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$345	$345	$855	0.4×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$306	$306	$173	1.8×
Behavioral health day treatment HCPCS Code: `H0010`	$309	$309	$343	0.9×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$2,157	$324	$1,256	0.3×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$254	$254	$86	3.0×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	$239	$239	$107	2.2×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,654	$233	$369	0.6×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$365	$180	$151	1.2×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,277	$176	$163	1.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$205	$190	$110	unverified
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$154	$154	$25	6.2×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$139	$139	$38	3.7×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$278	$156	$185	0.8×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$366	$143	$181	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$224	$157	$123	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,512	$121	$303	0.4×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,208	$131	$448	0.3×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$4,597	$132	$511	0.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,582	$156	$987	0.2×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$158	$125	$87	unverified
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$98	$98	$33	3.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$97	$97	$34	2.9×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$97	$97	$35	2.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$98	$98	$38	2.6×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$97	$97	$38	2.6×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$109	$109	$51	2.1×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$92	$92	$45	2.0×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$115	$115	$128	0.9×
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	$116	$116	$140	0.8×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	$111	$111	$157	0.7×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$85	$85	$40	2.1×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$544	$88	$148	0.6×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$244	$97	$166	0.6×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$591	$103	$272	0.4×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,839	$88	$258	0.3×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$2,948	$107	$338	0.3×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$87	$87	$395	0.2×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,963	$89	$343	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$588	$405	$347	1.2×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$235	$273	$116	unverified
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$182	$220	$140	1.6×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$164	$243	$203	1.2×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$274	$164	$111	unverified
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$87	$87	$11	7.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$75	$75	$14	5.4×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$68	$68	$27	2.5×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$58	$58	$100	0.6×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,435	$76	$167	0.5×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,566	$72	$169	0.4×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$178	$90	$31	unverified
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$111	$42	$16	2.6×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,392	$64	$166	0.4×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,288	$60	$160	0.4×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,856	$44	$168	0.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$118	$56	$19	unverified
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$44	$13	$5	2.6×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$107	$36	$14	2.6×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$322	$58	$130	0.4×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$94	$61	$39	unverified
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$126	$77	$27	unverified
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$40	$11	$3	3.7×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$77	$28	$9	3.1×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$112	$48	$18	2.7×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$104	$45	$35	1.3×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$100	$39	$37	1.1×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$141	$57	$56	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$48	$48	$49	1.0×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$66	$66	$86	0.8×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$67	$65	$201	0.3×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,305	$64	$583	0.1×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$55	$25	$25	1.0×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$96	$28	$33	0.8×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$27	$32	$49	0.7×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$116	$50	$15	unverified
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$115	$57	$20	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$65	$17	$6	2.8×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$44	$11	$4	2.8×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$47	$11	$4	2.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$36	$8	$3	2.7×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$80	$21	$8	2.6×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$53	$13	$5	2.6×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$49	$13	$5	2.6×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$42	$13	$5	2.6×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$53	$18	$7	2.6×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$92	$23	$9	2.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$114	$28	$11	2.5×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$102	$22	$9	2.4×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$398	$44	$126	0.3×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$353	$46	$132	0.3×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$62	$16	$7	2.3×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$473	$41	$134	0.3×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$234	$64	$123	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$46	$6	$5	1.2×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$27	$31	$48	0.6×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$94	$25	$46	0.5×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$117	$21	$93	0.2×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$179	$25	$112	0.2×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$157	$17	$93	0.2×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$94	$17	$93	0.2×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$90	$42	$14	unverified
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$131	$10	$64	0.2×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$150	$14	$92	0.2×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$138	$14	$93	0.2×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$146	$13	$93	0.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$91	$12	$92	0.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$122	$10	$92	0.1×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$127	$8	$110	0.1×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$69	$27	$10	unverified
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$68	$19	$7	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 130 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 15.7%

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CMS CCN: 231333

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $67,192

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Aspirus Ironwood Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $25,334 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $25,334

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (15.7% of gross = $25,334).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Aspirus Ironwood Hospital's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$130,486 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($161,261) is $130,486 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 6.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 382908586

Filing Period: 199003

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (15.7% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite64/100

Would Recommend61%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)63%

Median ER Wait133 min

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (113 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.

Price Index: 0.89× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$49,672U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share6.1%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

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