Upmc Memorial
UPMC Memorial in York, PA charges 6.5x the Medicare reimbursement rate across 34 analyzed procedures, placing this nonprofit hospital above typical pricing benchmarks.
York, PA 17408 · 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
6.53x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
11.08x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
34
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 812 | $51,950 | $25,975 | — | 11.1x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH MCC | 640 | $64,243 | $32,121 | — | 10.8x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH MCC | 308 | $62,226 | $31,113 | — | 9.6x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC | 310 | $21,480 | $10,740 | — | 9.1x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC | 377 | $83,789 | $41,894 | — | 8.5x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC | 690 | $31,118 | $15,559 | — | 8.4x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITH CC | 389 | $35,605 | $17,802 | — | 7.7x |
| SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE | 312 | $33,609 | $16,804 | — | 7.6x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC | 378 | $41,490 | $20,745 | — | 7.5x |
| ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 392 | $29,626 | $14,813 | — | 7.3x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITH MCC OR 4+ ARTERIES O | 246 | $104,797 | $52,398 | — | 7x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC | 309 | $28,009 | $14,004 | — | 7x |
| CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC | 603 | $31,895 | $15,947 | — | 6.9x |
| CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC | 287 | $39,119 | $19,560 | — | 6.9x |
| PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE | 189 | $45,806 | $22,903 | — | 6.8x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC | 641 | $27,784 | $13,892 | — | 6.7x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC | 872 | $38,918 | $19,459 | — | 6.7x |
| MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 331 | $64,359 | $32,179 | — | 6.6x |
| RENAL FAILURE WITH CC | 683 | $27,731 | $13,866 | — | 6.3x |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH CC | 178 | $41,363 | $20,682 | — | 6.3x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC | 193 | $47,129 | $23,564 | — | 5.9x |
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC | 190 | $35,104 | $17,552 | — | 5.7x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $37,955 | $18,977 | — | 5.5x |
| CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC | 286 | $64,564 | $32,282 | — | 5.4x |
| OTHER DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC | 393 | $51,734 | $25,867 | — | 5.4x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $56,125 | $28,063 | — | 5.1x |
| SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITHOUT MCC | 556 | $24,820 | $12,410 | — | 5x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC | 481 | $62,718 | $31,359 | — | 4.9x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITH MV >96 HOURS | 870 | $152,776 | $76,388 | — | 4.5x |
| HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC | 522 | $60,211 | $30,105 | — | 4.4x |
| DIABETES WITH CC | 638 | $20,097 | $10,049 | — | 4.2x |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC | 177 | $47,080 | $23,540 | — | 4x |
| INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 853 | $94,382 | $47,191 | — | 3.8x |
| MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC | 470 | $39,435 | $19,718 | — | 3.5x |
How UPMC MEMORIAL 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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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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