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Hospital Profile Children's Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 259 Beds · urban Updated: 4/1/2026

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

501 Sixth Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 · 114 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating
Pillar 1 · The BaseRate™ CompositeHow 1.00× Fair BaseRate Works: Raw price averages unfairly penalize hospitals in high-wage cities or trauma centers treating sicker patients. We adjust for local CMS hospital wage levels and patient complexity first. A 1.00× score means right at the fair price average, 0.85× means 15% cheaper than fair market, and 1.30× means 30% above fair market.Above Fair Market · Negotiate
1.41×vs. Fair Market Price
Position vs. 1.00× Fair Price+41% Above Fair Price 1.00× (center of the bar) is the U.S. fair price average after accounting for local hospital wages and patient complexity. Left of center (<1.00×) is below fair price; right of center (>1.00×) is above fair price.

Typical commercial prices here are +41% above the fair benchmark (1.41×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

Pillar 2 · VeriRate™ Data TrustHow VeriRate™ (0–100) Works: Hospitals are legally required to publish machine-readable price files, but some bury fake $0.01 numbers or omit cash discounts. VeriRate audits each file across 5 checks (hover any badge below to see what it tests).63/100 · Caution
63/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time
File Completeness73Provenance (File Completeness): Checks whether the hospital published a complete, up-to-date machine-readable price file with valid CPT and MS-DRG billing codes instead of leaving blanks.
Price Logic87Coherence (Price Logic): Checks whether the hospital’s numbers make basic sense — e.g., self-pay cash price is lower than gross list price, with no fake $0.01 or $999,999 placeholder numbers.
Peer Alignment66Concordance (Peer Alignment): Checks whether reported prices sit in a realistic range compared to Medicare and nearby hospitals rather than wild 100× unit errors.
Clean Billing69Regularity (Clean Billing): Checks whether rates are structured consistently across procedures without erratic statistical spikes or hidden unbundled facility fees.
Real Cash Discount6Cash Honesty (Real Cash Discount): Checks whether the hospital offers a genuine self-pay cash discount that beats or matches commercial insurance rates instead of billing full sticker price.
Pillar 3 · Clinical Quality & ER SpeedChecks whether higher hospital prices actually buy better clinical quality — combining CMS Star Ratings, hospital safety scores, and emergency room wait times.High-Markup · Check Safety
CMS Star RatingNot RatedOfficial CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating (1 to 5 stars) summarizing mortality, safety of care, readmissions, and patient experience.
Safety ScoreNot ScoredComposite patient safety score (0–100) derived from CMS hospital-acquired infection rates (CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA, C. diff), surgical complications, and HCAHPS surveys.
Typical ER WaitNo ER DataMedian minutes patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, as reported to CMS Timely and Effective Care.

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital prices shoppable and inpatient services (2.4× to 1.6× Medicare, divergence 0.67×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.41× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#126 of 165 in FL · 75th State Percentile#2,465 of 3,385 in U.S. · 72nd National Percentile
Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

  • Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.44× the peer BaseRate benchmark
  • Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
  • CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
  • IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (14.3% AGB cap)
Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

  • Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 3.0× markup over Medicare rates
  • Commercial insurance median sits at 1.55× Fair BaseRate (2.4× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
  • Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.95×) jump +26% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.55×)
  • Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 16.5× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)
Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging
2.4× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.67× Divergence
1.6× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+26% Upper Tail
Q25 1.44× · Q50 1.55× · Q75 1.95×

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

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.
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
2.4× MedicareFair
Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive
3.0× MedicareFair
Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable
2.9× MedicareFair
Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive
1.6× MedicareGood
Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive
4.8× MedicareWatchout
Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive
2.8× MedicareFair
Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes
0% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout
CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes
3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 114 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code This Hospital vs. Fair
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)
MS-DRG Code: 392
$24,490 3.0×
Total hip replacement
CPT Code: 27130
$14,917 1.1×
Total knee replacement
CPT Code: 27447
$14,917 1.1×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
CPT Code: 47562
$12,972 2.1×
Trauma team activation
HCPCS Code: G0390
$12,788 8.8×
C-section delivery (full package)
CPT Code: 59510
$10,673 3.6×
Vaginal delivery (full package)
CPT Code: 59400
$9,868 3.7×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair
CPT Code: 29881
$8,451 2.5×
Inguinal hernia repair
CPT Code: 49505
$8,451 2.3×
Bunion correction surgery
CPT Code: 28296
$8,394 2.4×
Cataract surgery with lens implant
CPT Code: 66984
$7,945 3.1×
Breast lump removal
CPT Code: 19120
$7,547 1.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy
CPT Code: 43239
$4,603 unverified
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT Code: 45380
$4,603 unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic)
CPT Code: 45378
$4,108 unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab)
CPT Code: 95810
$2,873 2.8×
Blood transfusion
CPT Code: 36430
$1,814 unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
CPT Code: 74177
$859 1.9×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast)
CPT Code: 70553
$859 1.7×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)
CPT Code: 93970
$787 2.9×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
CPT Code: 93306
$670 1.1×
Family therapy session
CPT Code: 90847
$555 3.2×
Speech therapy (language evaluation)
CPT Code: 92507
$509 5.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)
CPT Code: 74176
$524 1.7×
MRI, lower back (no contrast)
CPT Code: 72148
$524 1.6×
Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 114 total
Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 14.3%

Audit a Bill or Quote at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 103300
CPT 392
Fair BaseRate™ $8,223
Medicare Rate $5,676
Self-Pay Cash Request Quote
Insurer Median $24,490
Pre-filled with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital’s charged/list benchmark
Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines
2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person
Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $8,423 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $8,423

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (14.3% of gross = $8,423).

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

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Johns Hopkins All Children's 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 +$50,553 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $8,223 Fair BaseRate ($5,676 Medicare)

Your bill ($58,776) is $50,553 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($8,223) and 10.4× the $5,676 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.
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: 590683252
Filing Period: 194205
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 (14.3% 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.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑
CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

  • 2025-03-26·administrative_or_closure

    Met Requirements

    Recorded
  • 2023-09-08·administrative_or_closure

    Closure Notice

    Recorded
  • 2023-05-26·warning_notice

    Warning Notice

    Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare. 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 Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

Price Index: 0.63× regional baseline
Quality: 54/100 CMS composite
Median Household Income$70,293U.S. Census ACS
Local Uninsured Share10.7%Regional ACS estimate
200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling
400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling
45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 63/100 · Caution CMS CCN 103300 EIN 590683252

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

Published MRF File590683252_johns-hopkins-all-children-_s-hospital_standardcharges.csv
Publication / Vintage4/1/2026 · 17.74 MB
Validated Rate Rows288 (CMS v3.0.0)
File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 103300

Safe-Harbor Data Corrections: Parsed directly from public 45 CFR § 180 hospital filings, CMS Care Compare, and CMS HCRIS cost reports. Hospital compliance officers may submit updated MRF URLs or rate tables for verification.