Prices at 4 hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $81 — 70% below the US median ($268).
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $53 | $98 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | 15.5% |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $76 | $265 | ★ 3/5 | 274 min | 14.7% |
| West Penn Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $85 | $313 | ★ 3/5 | 203 min | 16.3% |
| Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System | Pittsburgh, PA | $150 | $125 | ★ 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. Data last updated July 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)
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