Non-extensive Operating Room Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Major cost in Pittsburgh, PA
MS-DRG 987 · 2 hospitals in Pittsburgh
Charges here run from $164,874 to $422,213 — a difference of $257,339 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Pennsylvania hospital charges $209,814.
Hospitals in Pittsburgh, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA |
$164,874 21% below the state average | $40,663 | 11 |
|
F
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA |
$422,213 101% above the state average | $38,638 | 14 |
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.