Prices at 7 hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,875 — 60% below the US median ($7,242), roughly 3.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Penn Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $700 | $1,197 | ★ 3/5 | 208 min | — |
| St Clair Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,050 | $15,815 | ★ 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 October 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 $2,875 — about 3.2× the Medicare rate ($898). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,796).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $11,474 list price could save about $8,599 (75%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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