Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 1 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Penn State Health St. Joseph is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 225% lower than UPMC Lititz (median across 1 shared procedures), winning on 1 of them.
Penn State Health St. Joseph
Reading, PA
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
73% recommend · ER wait 232 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
Reading, PA
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
73% recommend · ER wait 232 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
| Procedure | UPMC Lititz | Penn State Health St. Joseph | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $145 | $45 | $20 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.