Prices at 8 hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $5,047 — 45% below the US median ($9,162), roughly 4.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Penn Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $977 | $1,450 | ★ 3/5 | 208 min | — |
| St Clair Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $9,117 | $27,981 | ★ 4/5 | 200 min | — |
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. Data last updated September 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $5,047 — about 4.3× the Medicare rate ($1,162). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,324).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $20,183 list price could save about $15,136 (75%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Pittsburgh
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Braaksma, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 83 |
| Michael Omalley, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 61 |
| Scott Diamond, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 50 |
| Michael Pagnotto, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 45 |
| Eric Yakish, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 39 |
| Joseph Kromka, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 36 |
| Michael Sybert, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 36 |
| Daniel March, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 35 |
| Nicholas Sotereanos, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 35 |
| Julius Huebner, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 32 |
| Andrew Waligora, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 31 |
| Paul Wilkie, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Pittsburgh, PA | 30 |
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