ECMO or Tracheostomy with Mechanical Ventilation >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except cost in Pittsburgh, PA
MS-DRG 003 · 2 hospitals in Pittsburgh
Charges here run from $699,042 to $1,856,698 — a difference of $1,157,656 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $965,502.
Hospitals in Pittsburgh, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA |
$699,042 28% below the state average | $180,535 | 27 |
|
F
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA |
$1,856,698 92% above the state average | $189,679 | 42 |
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.