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UPMC Hamot Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Above Average Cost

Price Multiplier

97x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

3,116

78 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 97x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $9,700 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 Hamotcharges 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
HEMODIALYSIS RENAL UNIT ACUTE90935$7,330$61+$7,269
REMOVAL OF IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR WITH REPLACEMENT OF IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR; SINGLE LEAD SYSTEM33262$47,860$329+$47,531
REMOVAL OF PERMANENT PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR WITH REPLACEMENT OF PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR; MULTIPLE LEAD SYSTEM33229$39,563$330+$39,234
IMPLANTATION OR REPLACEMENT OF DEVICE FOR INTRATHECAL OR EPIDURAL DRUG INFUSION; SUBCUTANEOUS RESERVOIR62360$36,211$311+$35,901
DEBRIDEMENT OF EXTENSIVE ECZEMATOUS OR INFECTED SKIN; UP TO 10% OF BODY SURFACE11000$6,663$59+$6,604
CESS THR ART/VN INCL CTH RMV37214$9,136$107+$9,029

About UPMC Hamot Pricing

UPMC Hamot in , PA charges 97x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 78procedures 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 — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.

Can I negotiate?

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

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