Infection Needing Surgery (with complications) cost in Philadelphia, PA
MS-DRG 854 · 2 hospitals in Philadelphia
Charges here run from $48,126 to $146,504 — a difference of $98,377 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $87,917.
Hospitals in Philadelphia, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Jefferson Health- Northeast
Philadelphia, PA |
$48,126 45% below the state average | $17,480 | 21 |
|
C
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA |
$146,504 67% above the state average | $27,873 | 23 |
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.