Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Pittsburgh, PA
MS-DRG 552 · 6 hospitals in Pittsburgh
Charges here run from $23,567 to $91,435 — a difference of $67,868 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $38,737.
Hospitals in Pittsburgh, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
St Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA |
$23,567 39% below the state average | $6,396 | 11 |
|
D
Upmc St Margaret
Pittsburgh, PA |
$37,633 | $7,648 | 20 |
|
C
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA |
$39,841 | $10,220 | 62 |
|
D
Upmc Passavant
Pittsburgh, PA |
$43,927 13% above the state average | $7,134 | 46 |
|
D
Upmc Mercy
Pittsburgh, PA |
$65,242 68% above the state average | $10,057 | 36 |
|
F
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA |
$91,435 136% above the state average | $10,244 | 67 |
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.