Prices at 7 hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$977
Chargemaster (median)
$3,617
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$19,741
Medicare pays
$1,162
Typical cash range: $977 – $977. The median cash price is about 0.8× 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 | 203 min | 16.3% |
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.