Extensive Operating Room Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Major cost in Pittsburgh, PA
MS-DRG 981 · 2 hospitals in Pittsburgh
Charges here run from $368,484 to $508,555 — a difference of $140,071 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $214,642.
Hospitals in Pittsburgh, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA |
$368,484 72% above the state average | $67,923 | 14 |
|
F
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA |
$508,555 137% above the state average | $51,581 | 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.