CMS Price Transparency Data

Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)

Facility: Harper University Hospital

Billing Code: 451 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$26,858
about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate · typically $13,776–$47,767
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$49,774
Well above the fair price
about $22,916 over the fair price · 2.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $23,504 Fair price $26,858 This hospital $49,774

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How this hospital compares to other MI hospitals

Highest price of the 9 MI hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $14,842 Priciest $49,774

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) is about $26,858 (about 1.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate). Harper University Hospital charges insurers about $49,774 — well above the fair price. Located in Detroit, MI.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $26,858. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield AetnaCignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $34,284 - $77,135 146%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $67,004 285%
Ambetter (Centene) $29,668 126%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3990 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals