How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Roper Hospital?

Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC currently has 104 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

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

Across scored shoppable procedures, Roper Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.2× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

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

CMS Care Compare assigns Roper Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 266 Beds · urban Updated: 4/1/2026

Roper Hospital

316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401 · 104 Priced Procedures · 80% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.19×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +19% above the fair benchmark (1.19×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

67/100 · Caution

67/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 4% of the Time

File Completeness45

Price Logic88

Peer Alignment74

Clean Billing29

Real Cash Discount100

High Quality · Fair Price

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.19× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintMedian-Gamed · High Captive Markup

Loss-Leader / Captive Ancillary Cross-Subsidizer

Roper Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures near 1.1× Medicare (p50 0.96×) while skewing captive emergency, lab, and upper-quartile codes to 2.6× Medicare (p75 1.74×, +81% upper-tail jump). Patients scheduling elective outpatient care can capture competitive rates, but emergency and ancillary bills require strict line-item auditing.

#32 of 52 in SC · 59th State Percentile#1,982 of 3,385 in U.S. · 58th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.94× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 4% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 80% patient recommendation (74/100 safety score)
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 1.4× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (1.6×) & laboratory (1.5×) services average 2.36× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.1×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.74×) jump +81% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.96×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 2,503) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.1× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER2.36× Divergence

2.6× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+81% Upper Tail

Q25 0.94× · Q50 0.96× · Q75 1.74×

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

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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

1.1× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.4× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

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

1.3× MedicareGood

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

4% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 74/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Roper Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 104 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$36,505	$19,087	1.9×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$36,250	$19,432	1.9×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$34,691	$17,936	1.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$14,343	$8,223	1.7×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$32,571	$12,603	$13,413	0.9×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$34,127	$12,603	$13,523	0.9×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$15,270	$5,834	$6,109	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$14,794	$5,070	$3,372	1.5×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$10,763	$3,714	$3,875	1.0×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$3,658	$3,658	$1,021	3.6×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$16,935	$3,515	$3,629	1.0×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$3,288	$3,288	$343	9.6×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$3,234	$3,234	$338	9.6×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$15,694	$3,259	$3,446	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$3,186	$3,186	$303	10.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,186	$3,186	$448	7.1×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,447	$2,447	$369	6.6×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,266	$2,266	$511	4.4×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,187	$2,187	$583	3.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,795	$1,795	$160	11.2×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$8,030	$1,820	$987	1.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,710	$1,710	$242	7.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,503	$1,503	$272	5.5×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,282	$1,282	$163	7.9×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,282	$1,282	$166	7.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,282	$1,282	$167	7.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,282	$1,282	$168	7.6×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,282	$1,282	$169	7.6×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,282	$1,282	$258	5.0×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$7,404	$1,175	$1,256	0.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$1,086	$1,086	$132	8.2×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,023	$1,023	$498	2.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$931	$931	$134	6.9×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$5,985	$913	$981	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$868	$868	$126	6.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$798	$798	$130	6.1×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$2,653	$693	$855	0.8×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$536	$536	$112	4.8×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$467	$467	$93	5.0×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$442	$442	$92	4.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$462	$462	$148	3.1×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$405	$405	$93	4.4×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$363	$363	$93	3.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$345	$345	$93	3.7×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$288	$288	$86	3.3×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$312	$312	$123	2.5×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$276	$276	$92	3.0×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$273	$273	$110	2.5×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$239	$239	$93	2.6×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$209	$209	$110	1.9×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$203	$203	$123	1.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	—	—	$201	unverified
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$162	$162	$27	6.0×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$167	$167	$87	1.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$176	$176	$92	1.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$134	$134	$14	9.6×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$126	$126	$34	3.7×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$127	$127	$35	3.6×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$126	$126	$38	3.3×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$107	$107	$33	3.2×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$109	$109	$40	2.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$134	$134	$51	2.6×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$103	$103	$38	2.7×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$99	$99	$38	2.6×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$82	$82	$35	2.3×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$88	$88	$45	2.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$1,271	$1,271	$347	3.7×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$247	$247	$11	22.5×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$215	$215	$9	23.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$224	$224	$11	20.4×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$223	$223	$20	11.2×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$172	$172	$7	24.6×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$189	$189	$19	9.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$151	$151	$31	4.9×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$168	$168	$46	3.7×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$116	$116	$3	38.7×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$125	$125	$7	17.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$143	$143	$56	2.6×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$150	$150	$116	1.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$117	$117	$8	14.6×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$113	$113	$9	12.6×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$87	$87	$5	17.4×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$85	$85	$5	17.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$92	$92	$10	9.2×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$109	$109	$14	7.8×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$81	$81	$9	9.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$94	$94	$15	6.3×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$104	$104	$18	5.8×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$87	$87	$39	2.2×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$60	$60	$4	15.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$53	$53	$4	13.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$58	$58	$5	11.6×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$52	$52	$5	10.4×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$59	$59	$7	8.4×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$60	$60	$16	3.8×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$63	$63	$25	2.5×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$75	$75	$49	1.5×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	—	—	$64	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$30	$30	$3	10.0×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$55	$55	$48	1.1×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$23	$23	$5	4.6×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$27	$27	$6	4.5×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$36	$36	$14	2.6×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$51	$51	$86	0.6×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 104 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 14.3%

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CMS CCN: 420087

CPT 871

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,087

Medicare Rate $14,117

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Insurer Median $36,505

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Roper 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 501(r) AGB Cap: $12,502 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $12,502

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 = $12,502).

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

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Roper 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 +$68,525 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,087 Fair BaseRate ($14,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($87,612) is $68,525 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,087) and 6.2× the $14,117 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: 570828733

Filing Period: 195512

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 Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)

Safety Composite74/100

Would Recommend80%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)79%

Median ER Wait97 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.better

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate4.7%

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 Roper Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-04-10·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2025-02-20·cap_corrective_action
CAP Request
Recorded
2024-11-14·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (2,501 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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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

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

Price Index: 1.07× regional baseline

Quality: 82/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$84,320U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.9%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

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