Back Problems (severe) cost in Philadelphia, PA
MS-DRG 551 · 3 hospitals in Philadelphia
Charges here run from $47,307 to $219,616 — a difference of $172,309 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $71,423.
Hospitals in Philadelphia, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Jefferson Health- Northeast
Philadelphia, PA |
$47,307 34% below the state average | $14,393 | 18 |
|
C
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA |
$88,068 23% above the state average | $20,038 | 25 |
|
F
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA |
$219,616 207% above the state average | $22,519 | 11 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.