Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 1 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Allegheny Valley Hospital is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 90% lower than UPMC St Margaret (median across 1 shared procedures), winning on 1 of them.
Allegheny Valley Hospital
Natrona, PA
CMS rating ★★★★☆
58% recommend · ER wait 201 min · readmit 15.7%
cheaper on 1
Natrona, PA
CMS rating ★★★★☆
58% recommend · ER wait 201 min · readmit 15.7%
cheaper on 1
UPMC St Margaret
Pittsburgh, PA
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
76% recommend · ER wait 226 min · readmit 15.3%
cheaper on 0
Pittsburgh, PA
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
76% recommend · ER wait 226 min · readmit 15.3%
cheaper on 0
| Procedure | Allegheny Valley Hospital | UPMC St Margaret | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $14 | $145 | $20 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.