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Was I overcharged for HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC in Pittsburgh, PA?

Hospitals in PITTSBURGH, PA charge $50,814–$197,867 for HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC. Medicare pays $13,648.

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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CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$217.7K
$108.7K
Well above average
Pittsburgh average vs. benchmarks: $13.6K (Medicare rate) · $98.2K (City median)
$13,649
Medicare rate
$108,684
Pittsburgh average
$50,815–$197,867
Price range
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Hospitals
Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

If you received a bill for HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC in PITTSBURGH, here's how to evaluate it. The 6 hospitals in PITTSBURGH charge between $50,814 and $197,867. The city average is $108,684, which is 8.0x the Medicare benchmark of $13,648.

Hospital charges for HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC in Pittsburgh

Hospital Charge
ST CLAIR HOSPITAL Lowest $50,815
UPMC ST MARGARET $85,943
UPMC PASSAVANT $92,658
ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL $103,799
UPMC MERCY $121,024
UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE Highest $197,867

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 $13,648 for HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC. The PITTSBURGH average is $108,684. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC in Pittsburgh

How do I know if I was overcharged for HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC in PITTSBURGH?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $13,648 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in PITTSBURGH, PA is $108,684. If your bill is significantly above $108,684, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC in PITTSBURGH, PA?
Based on data from 6 hospitals in PITTSBURGH, the average charge is $108,684. Prices range from $50,814 to $197,867. Medicare pays $13,648.
What should I do if I think my HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 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 HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC?
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 PITTSBURGH is 50814.68 — about $50,814.

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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