Back Problems (severe) cost in Pittsburgh, PA
MS-DRG 551 · 3 hospitals in Pittsburgh
Charges here run from $85,715 to $177,110 — a difference of $91,395 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $71,423.
Hospitals in Pittsburgh, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA |
$85,715 20% above the state average | $18,762 | 12 |
|
D
Upmc Mercy
Pittsburgh, PA |
$92,595 30% above the state average | $16,870 | 17 |
|
F
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA |
$177,110 148% above the state average | $18,224 | 23 |
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.