Fracture care
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays cost in Michigan
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), 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 108 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Michigan.
Nationwide typical: $560 (most listed prices $400–$935).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The walking boot is DME and is often the largest add-on.
Cheapest in Michigan
Total price
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), 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 108 providers. Most listed prices: $161–$716.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $105
- $127
- $130
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow CarsonOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingDoctor fee only$50.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow ClintonOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingDoctor fee only$50.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow EatonOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingDoctor fee only$50.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow IoniaOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingDoctor fee only$50.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia price file · checked Oct 2026
- $96.17Source: Trinity Health Ann Arbor price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow LansingOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingDoctor fee only$50.50est. $105 totalSource: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing price file · checked Oct 2026
- $126
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Trinity Health Grand RapidsOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$204est. $164 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Trinity Health Grand Rapids price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Holland Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Marlette Regional HospitalOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$185
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Marlette Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $216
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $223
Doctor fees are billed separately.
See all prices for Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), 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.