McLaren Caro Region prices. From its own published file.

McLaren Caro Region in Caro, MI publishes its standard charges as required by federal rule. Here's what it lists for common services, and how to check your bill against it.

5,625prices published

Dec 2025file last updated

$4,020cash price for cesarean delivery, routine care (list $8,039)

Common services

Service	Cash price	List price	Insurers pay
Emergency visit, moderate (level 3) `99283`	$163	$327	$44.94–$668
Emergency visit, high (level 4) `99284`	$232	$464	$76.68–$1,131
Emergency visit, highest (level 5) `99285`	$356	$711	$111–$1,664
Comprehensive metabolic panel `80053`	$118	$236	$7.79–$224
Basic metabolic panel `80048`	$67.25	$135	$6.24–$125
Complete blood count (CBC) `85025`	$39.65	$79.30	$5.73–$75.34
Blood draw (venipuncture) `36415`	$7.90	$15.80	$6.71–$14.73
Urinalysis `81001`	$27.00	$54.00	$2.34–$51.30
Troponin (heart test) `84484`	$44.15	$88.30	$9.20–$83.88
EKG tracing `93005`	$9.50	$149	$43.84–$142
Chest X-ray, 2 views `71046`	$13.70	$27.40	$6.60–$144
CT head without contrast `70450`	$53.30	$107	$25.56–$1,175
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast `74177`	$117	$234	$54.95–$2,465
MRI lower back without contrast `72148`	$97.90	$196	$44.52–$128
Ultrasound, abdomen `76700`	$52.70	$105	$24.28–$341
IV push, single drug `96374`	$66.65	$133	$68.73–$160
IV fluids, first hour `96360`	$134	$267	$30.01–$249
Ketorolac injection, 15 mg `J1885`	$0.89	$10.10	$0.22–$25.00
Ondansetron injection `J2405`	$0.20	$1.20	$0.62–$25.00
Colonoscopy, diagnostic `45378`	$224	$1,139	$117–$975
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy `43239`	$168	$888	$87.33–$1,063
Knee arthroscopy `29881`	$1,800	$3,601	$354–$974
Vaginal delivery, routine care `59400`	$3,809	$7,618	$2,043–$3,505
Cesarean delivery, routine care `59510`	$4,020	$8,039	$2,309–$3,781

Cash price: the discounted price for self-pay patients. List price: the hospital's gross charge. Insurers pay: the lowest and highest rates it lists for insurance plans. Source: McLaren Caro Region price transparency page.

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Common billing problems to look for

Billed above the posted cash priceIf you're paying yourself, ask the hospital to apply its published cash price.
Panels billed inside panelsA basic metabolic panel (80048) billed with a comprehensive one (80053) on the same day.
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