Magee Womens Hospital of Upmc Health System
MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM in Pittsburgh charges 7.7x the Medicare reimbursement rate on average across 12 analyzed procedures at this nonprofit facility.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 3/5
About the analyst
David Park researches procedure pricing and insurance reimbursement patterns at BillRazor Research. He specializes in cost comparison across care settings and metropolitan areas. Expertise: procedure pricing, insurance reimbursement, cost comparison.
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Pricing grade
D
High
Avg markup vs Medicare
7.68x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
11.82x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
12
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
8.3%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTERINE AND ADNEXA PROCEDURES FOR NON-MALIGNANCY WITHOUT CC/MCC | 743 | $79,763 | $39,881 | — | 11.8x |
| PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE | 189 | $94,186 | $47,093 | — | 11x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $90,886 | $45,443 | — | 10.9x |
| UTERINE AND ADNEXA PROCEDURES FOR OVARIAN OR ADNEXAL MALIGNANCY WITH CC | 737 | $121,486 | $60,743 | — | 8.9x |
| O.R. PROCEDURES FOR OBESITY WITHOUT CC/MCC | 621 | $74,359 | $37,179 | — | 7.9x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $111,900 | $55,950 | — | 7.6x |
| DIGESTIVE MALIGNANCY WITH CC | 375 | $58,496 | $29,248 | — | 6.6x |
| WOUND DEBRIDEMENT AND SKIN GRAFT EXCEPT HAND FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE D | 464 | $102,598 | $51,299 | — | 6.1x |
| ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 392 | $38,449 | $19,224 | — | 6.1x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC | 690 | $31,074 | $15,537 | — | 5.3x |
| MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC | 470 | $61,993 | $30,996 | — | 5.1x |
| REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC | 468 | $83,878 | $41,939 | — | 4.8x |
How MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM compares to nearby hospitals
Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.
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Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.
Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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