Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Wilkes-Barre, PA
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Wilkes-Barre
Charges here run from $43,299 to $80,687 — a difference of $37,388 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $38,737.
Hospitals in Wilkes-Barre, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, PA |
$43,299 12% above the state average | $7,057 | 36 |
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Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Wilkes Barre, PA |
$80,687 108% above the state average | $8,347 | 44 |
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.