Prices at 3 hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$23
Chargemaster (median)
$84
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$28
Medicare pays
$28
$21$153
Median cash $23 · Medicare $28 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $21 – $153. The median cash price is about 0.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $20 | $28 | ★ 3/5 | 274 min | 14.7% |
| West Penn Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $23 | $28 | ★ 3/5 | 203 min | 16.3% |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System | Pittsburgh, PA | $186 | $124 | ★ 4/5 | 200 min | 15.7% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
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