The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pricing Analysis
PA
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
A
Lower than most hospitals
8x
the federal fair-price benchmark
944
48 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Screen;flexi Sigmoidscope | G0104 | $11,156 | $215 | +$10,941 |
| Maps Dermal Filler Injection(s) | G0429 | $3,433 | $100 | +$3,333 |
| Colorectal Scrn; HI Risk Ind | G0105 | $19,183 | $378 | +$18,805 |
| Colon CA Screening Not HI Rsk Ind | G0121 | $4,781 | $378 | +$4,403 |
| Maps Affinity 1 SQ CM | Q4159 | $1,751 | $127 | +$1,624 |
| Maps Puraply AM 1 SQ CM | Q4196 | $438 | $127 | +$311 |
| Maps Puraply XT 1 SQ CM | Q4197 | $397 | $127 | +$270 |
| Maps Nushield 1 Square CM | Q4160 | $375 | $127 | +$248 |
| Maps Grafix Core Grafixpl Core | Q4132 | $355 | $127 | +$228 |
| Maps Grafix Stravix Prime PL Sqcm | Q4133 | $345 | $127 | +$218 |
About The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in PA, PA charges about 8x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 48 procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates.
Can I negotiate?
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