Infection Needing Surgery (severe) cost in Wilkes-Barre, PA
MS-DRG 853 · 2 hospitals in Wilkes-Barre
Charges here run from $218,117 to $344,263 — a difference of $126,146 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $170,723.
Hospitals in Wilkes-Barre, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, PA |
$218,117 28% above the state average | $36,026 | 25 |
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Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Wilkes Barre, PA |
$344,263 102% above the state average | $42,476 | 88 |
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.