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Was I overcharged for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in Philadelphia, PA?

Hospitals in PHILADELPHIA, PA charge $50,069–$184,923 for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE. Medicare pays $11,175.

By Kevin Nyk , Medical Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.

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Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$203.4K
$96.0K
Well above average
Philadelphia average vs. benchmarks: $11.2K (Medicare rate) · $81.1K (City median)
$11,176
Medicare rate
$95,977
Philadelphia average
$50,069–$184,923
Price range
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Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

If you received a bill for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in PHILADELPHIA, here's how to evaluate it. The 10 hospitals in PHILADELPHIA charge between $50,069 and $184,923. The city average is $95,977, which is 8.6x the Medicare benchmark of $11,175.

Hospital charges for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in Philadelphia

Hospital Charge
JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL Lowest $50,069
NAZARETH HOSPITAL $52,595
JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST $53,990
ROXBOROUGH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $62,627
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL $66,792
TEMPLE HEALTH - CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITAL $95,416
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL $119,814
PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER $134,503
PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL $139,043
HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA Highest $184,923

What you can do

1
Request an itemized bill

Call the hospital billing department and request a full itemized bill (UB-04 form). This shows every charge by line item, making it easier to spot errors.

2
Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $11,175 for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE. The PHILADELPHIA average is $95,977. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in Philadelphia

How do I know if I was overcharged for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in PHILADELPHIA?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $11,175 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in PHILADELPHIA, PA is $95,977. If your bill is significantly above $95,977, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in PHILADELPHIA, PA?
Based on data from 10 hospitals in PHILADELPHIA, the average charge is $95,977. Prices range from $50,069 to $184,923. Medicare pays $11,175.
What should I do if I think my PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE bill is too high?
Three steps: (1) Request an itemized bill — hospitals are required to provide one. (2) Compare each line item against Medicare benchmarks using a tool like BillRazor. (3) If errors are found, dispute the charges in writing. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.
Can I negotiate a lower price for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE?
Yes. Cash-pay patients can often negotiate 30–60% off chargemaster rates. You can also ask about payment plans, financial assistance programs, or whether an ASC (surgery center) option is available. The cheapest option in PHILADELPHIA is 50069.27 — about $50,069.

Related pricing data

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Data: Federal hospital payment data, FY 2024. Hospital charges are average covered charges reported to the federal government. All publicly available under federal law.

Methodology: Fair price benchmarks are based on Medicare reimbursement rates and city-level charge distributions. The gauge shows where a price falls relative to the Medicare rate (green), city median (yellow), and highest hospital charge (red).

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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