Fracture care
Broken hand bone (metacarpal), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays cost in Michigan
Broken hand bone (metacarpal), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Michigan
From 105 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Michigan.
Nationwide typical: $494 (most listed prices $340–$841).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Orthopedic and urgent care clinics often quote visit + x-ray + splint together. Hospitals bill the facility, the physician and the radiology read separately. Follow-up x-rays are billed at each visit.
Cheapest in Michigan
Total price
Broken hand bone (metacarpal), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Michigan, from 105 providers. Most listed prices: $272–$687.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $104
- $155
- $155
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow CarsonHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneDoctor fee only$49Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow ClintonHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneDoctor fee only$49Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow EatonHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneDoctor fee only$49Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow IoniaHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneDoctor fee only$49Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow LansingHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneDoctor fee only$49est. $104 totalSource: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing price file · checked Oct 2026
- $143
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chelsea Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Marlette Regional HospitalHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneFacility fee only$153
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Marlette Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UP Health System - BellHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneFacility fee only$155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Trinity Health Grand RapidsHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneFacility fee only$156
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Trinity Health Grand Rapids price file · checked Oct 2026 - Trinity Health MuskegonHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneFacility fee only$156
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Trinity Health Muskegon price file · checked Oct 2026 - Trinity Health Ann ArborHand bone (metacarpal) fracture care without setting, each boneDoctor fee only$97.45est. $162 totalSource: Trinity Health Ann Arbor price file · checked Oct 2026
- $170
Doctor fees are billed separately.
See all prices for Broken hand bone (metacarpal), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.