How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Harper University Hospital?

Harper University Hospital in Detroit, MI currently has 111 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Harper University Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Harper University Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.7× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Harper University Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Harper University Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Proprietary 224 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-09-02

Harper University Hospital

3990 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 · 111 Priced Procedures · 49% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 1 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.73×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 27% below the fair benchmark (0.73×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

66/100 · Caution

66/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 4% of the Time

File Completeness90

Price Logic35

Peer Alignment59

Clean Billing53

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

1-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.73× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

Harper University Hospital maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.6× Medicare, p50 0.62× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (1.2× Medicare, p75 0.83× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#7 of 91 in MI · 6th State Percentile#161 of 3,385 in U.S. · 4th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 27% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.73×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 4% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
1-Star CMS clinical rating with 49% patient recommendation (51/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.73× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (0.9×) & laboratory (0.8×) services average 2.00× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.6×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 0.83×) jump +34% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.62×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 15.7× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.6× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER2.00× Divergence

1.2× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+34% Upper Tail

Q25 0.40× · Q50 0.62× · Q75 0.83×

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

0.6× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

0.6× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

4% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

1 CMS · 51/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Harper University Hospital

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$49,774	$30,775	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$33,225	$19,087	unverified
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$16,444	$17,936	0.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$13,335	$8,223	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$11,194	$11,194	$3,875	2.9×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$7,442	$19,432	0.4×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	—	$3,096	$1,453	unverified
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,768	$2,768	$583	4.7×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,728	$990	$498	unverified
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$434	$434	$201	2.2×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$4,858	$407	$322	1.3×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$7,163	$329	$1,021	0.3×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$217	$217	$64	3.4×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$3,615	$211	$151	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,778	$141	$448	0.3×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$10,140	$139	$511	0.3×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$871	$109	$132	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	—	$117	$148	0.8×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	—	$97	$123	0.8×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	—	$113	$185	0.6×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	—	$104	$181	0.6×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,703	$98	$272	0.4×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$3,399	$92	$369	0.2×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$5,355	$84	$343	0.2×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$4,286	$80	$338	0.2×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$657	$527	$347	unverified
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$217	$142	$140	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$815	$116	$111	1.0×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$61	$59	$56	1.1×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$233	$63	$93	0.7×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	—	$74	$110	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	—	$56	$87	0.6×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	—	$77	$123	0.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$628	$67	$112	0.6×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$547	$49	$93	0.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$377	$48	$93	0.5×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$71	$166	0.4×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$347	$44	$92	0.5×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$529	$40	$93	0.4×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$3,377	$55	$166	0.3×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$2,053	$54	$163	0.3×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$2,042	$55	$168	0.3×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,262	$54	$167	0.3×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$3,900	$75	$258	0.3×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$593	$49	$93	0.5×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$377	$44	$92	0.5×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$1,274	$50	$134	0.4×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$1,537	$47	$130	0.4×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$3,091	$55	$169	0.3×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$883	$38	$126	0.3×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$2,681	$44	$160	0.3×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$61	$231	0.3×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$2,262	$63	$242	0.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$3,798	$68	$303	0.2×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$78	$78	$4	unverified
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$68	$11	$5	2.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$74	$11	$5	2.2×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$44	$26	$25	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$633	$11	$11	1.0×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$27	$36	$39	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	—	$34	$37	0.9×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$138	$53	$86	0.6×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$50	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$283	$13	$14	0.9×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$523	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$147	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$86	$6	$7	0.9×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$25	$6	$7	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$289	$13	$16	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$473	$25	$31	0.8×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$45	$8	$10	0.8×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$153	$15	$19	0.8×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$182	$11	$14	0.8×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$265	$14	$18	0.8×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$60	$5	$7	0.7×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$25	$35	0.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$144	$31	$51	0.6×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$161	$27	$45	0.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$569	$51	$86	0.6×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$55	$55	$116	0.5×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$47	$47	$203	0.2×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$132	$7	$8	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$140	$5	$6	0.8×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$242	$9	$11	0.8×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$53	$22	$27	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$83	$4	$5	0.8×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$128	$12	$15	0.8×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$248	$16	$20	0.8×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$217	$7	$9	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$101	$2	$3	0.7×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$9	$14	0.6×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$158	$20	$33	0.6×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$169	$23	$38	0.6×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$74	$29	$48	0.6×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$317	$24	$40	0.6×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$751	$16	$27	0.6×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$81	$29	$49	0.6×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$81	$29	$49	0.6×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$178	$22	$38	0.6×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$172	$22	$38	0.6×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$149	$20	$35	0.6×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$290	$19	$34	0.6×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	—	$17	$33	0.5×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$233	$10	$25	0.4×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$302	$29	$92	0.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$474	$33	$110	0.3×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$28	$128	0.2×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$101	$9	$46	0.2×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$116	$11	$5	unverified
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$76	$11	$5	unverified
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$75	$11	$4	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 111 total

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CMS CCN: 230104

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $49,774

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Harper University Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

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Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($119,458) is $88,683 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 5.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 272844767

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Harper University Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall1/5 Stars (1/5)

Safety Composite51/100

Would Recommend49%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)53%

Median ER Wait155 min

Left ER Before Seen2%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Harper University Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-06-05·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2025-03-05·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (536 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Harper University Hospital.

Price Index: 0.98× regional baseline

Quality: 33/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$59,521U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share5.7%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 66/100 · Caution CMS CCN 230104 EIN 272844767

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