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Was I overcharged for MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC in Philadelphia, PA?

Hospitals in PHILADELPHIA, PA charge $30,359–$115,307 for MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC. Medicare pays $8,129.

By Elena Vasquez , Medical Billing Research Lead · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Elena Vasquez leads hospital billing pattern analysis at BillRazor Research. She focuses on identifying overcharges, markup outliers, and patient advocacy strategies. Expertise: hospital billing patterns, overcharge analysis, patient advocacy.

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CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$126.8K
$68.1K
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Philadelphia average vs. benchmarks: $8.1K (Medicare rate) · $67.3K (City median)
$8,129
Medicare rate
$68,089
Philadelphia average
$30,359–$115,307
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 MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC in PHILADELPHIA, here's how to evaluate it. The 8 hospitals in PHILADELPHIA charge between $30,359 and $115,307. The city average is $68,089, which is 8.4x the Medicare benchmark of $8,129.

Hospital charges for MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC in Philadelphia

Hospital Charge
JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL Lowest $30,359
JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST $36,966
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL $56,687
PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER $61,317
TEMPLE HEALTH - CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITAL $73,211
PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL $75,366
HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA $95,502
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Highest $115,307

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 $8,129 for MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC. The PHILADELPHIA average is $68,089. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC in Philadelphia

How do I know if I was overcharged for MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC in PHILADELPHIA?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $8,129 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in PHILADELPHIA, PA is $68,089. If your bill is significantly above $68,089, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC in PHILADELPHIA, PA?
Based on data from 8 hospitals in PHILADELPHIA, the average charge is $68,089. Prices range from $30,359 to $115,307. Medicare pays $8,129.
What should I do if I think my MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 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 MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC?
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 30359.3 — about $30,359.

Related pricing data

MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC cost guideNational pricing breakdown across care settings
Philadelphia, PA hospital pricingCompare all hospitals in Philadelphia
JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL pricing
JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST 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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