4 hospitals here publish what they charge Medicare. The typical one bills about $5.36 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for. Where more than one hospital treats the same thing, the difference between them is often several times over.
#91 in PA
Erie, PA
6.5x — bills about $6.49 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#101 in PA
Erie, PA
7.3x — bills about $7.31 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Erie, PA · Acute Care - Veterans Administration
No Medicare pricing data published for this hospital
#10 in PA
Erie, PA
2.3x — bills about $2.28 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
The procedures most patients here are treated for, with the local typical charge.
Comprehensive Observation Services
$22,187 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage
$12,564 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 3 Vascular Procedures
$21,331 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 2 Urology and Related Services
$7,455 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Fluid and Electrolyte Disorder (without major complications)
$35,806 typical charge · 3 hospitals