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Was I overcharged for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in Philadelphia, PA?

Hospitals in PHILADELPHIA, PA charge $84,609–$417,088 for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS. Medicare pays $26,243.

By David Park , Healthcare Cost Researcher · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
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.

6 hospitals compared
CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$458.8K
$229.4K
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Philadelphia average vs. benchmarks: $26.2K (Medicare rate) · $174.3K (City median)
$26,244
Medicare rate
$229,382
Philadelphia average
$84,610–$417,088
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If you received a bill for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in PHILADELPHIA, here's how to evaluate it. The 6 hospitals in PHILADELPHIA charge between $84,609 and $417,088. The city average is $229,381, which is 8.7x the Medicare benchmark of $26,243.

Hospital charges for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in Philadelphia

Hospital Charge
NAZARETH HOSPITAL Lowest $84,610
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL $112,925
JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL $113,032
PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER $235,474
HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA $413,161
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Highest $417,088

What you can do

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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.

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Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $26,243 for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS. The PHILADELPHIA average is $229,381. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in Philadelphia

How do I know if I was overcharged for RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in PHILADELPHIA?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $26,243 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in PHILADELPHIA, PA is $229,381. If your bill is significantly above $229,381, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS in PHILADELPHIA, PA?
Based on data from 6 hospitals in PHILADELPHIA, the average charge is $229,381. Prices range from $84,609 to $417,088. Medicare pays $26,243.
What should I do if I think my RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS 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 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS?
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 84609.71 — about $84,609.

Related pricing data

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NAZARETH HOSPITAL pricing
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL pricing

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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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