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UPMC Cole Pricing Analysis

1001 EAST SECOND STREET, Coudersport, PA

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

A

Lower than most hospitals

Price Multiplier

3x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

1,245

94 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 3x the federal benchmark — relatively low for a US hospital.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $300 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where UPMC Cole 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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Laparoscopy, Surgical; With Revision OF Previously Placed Intraperitoneal Cannula OR Catheter, With Removal OF Intraluminal Obstructive Material IF Performed49325$10,851$389+$10,462
Total knee replacement27447$14,888$1,159+$13,729
Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation, Including Cavity Creation (fracture Reduction And Bone Biopsy Included When Performed) Using Mechanical Device (eg, Kyphoplasty), 1 Vertebral Body, Unilateral OR Bilateral Cannulation, Inclusive OF All Imaging Guidance; Thoracic22513$27,641$5,801+$21,840
Percutaneous Implantation OF Neurostimulator Electrode Array, Epidural63650$11,029$2,389+$8,640

About UPMC Cole

UPMC Cole in Coudersport, PA charges about 3x the federal benchmark — relatively low for a US hospital across 94 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?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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