Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 1 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Punxsutawney Area Hospital is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 61% lower than UPMC Northwest (median across 1 shared procedures), winning on 1 of them.
UPMC Northwest
Seneca, PA
CMS rating ★★★★☆
60% recommend · ER wait 139 min · readmit 14.6%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
Seneca, PA
CMS rating ★★★★☆
60% recommend · ER wait 139 min · readmit 14.6%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
Punxsutawney Area Hospital
Punxsutawney, PA
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
76% recommend · ER wait 136 min · readmit 15.5%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
Punxsutawney, PA
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
76% recommend · ER wait 136 min · readmit 15.5%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
| Procedure | UPMC Northwest | Punxsutawney Area Hospital | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $145 | $90 | $20 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.