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UPMC Magee Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

C

Average Cost

Price Multiplier

46x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,748

81 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 46x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $4,600 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 Mageecharges 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
HC PUNCTURE OF SHUNT TUB/RESERVOI61070$4,257$51+$4,205
HC REMOVE CERCLAGE SUTURE59871$8,469$121+$8,348
HC RED CELL EXCHANGE36512$5,978$86+$5,892
HC MYELO LUMBAR72265$7,098$110+$6,988
HC MYELO CERVICAL72240$7,098$112+$6,986
HC INJ LYMPHANGIOGRAPHY38790$4,708$76+$4,632
HC ABS/FISTULA/SINUS TRACT STUDY76080$3,597$59+$3,538
HC FLEX SIGMOIDOSCOPY W/STENT PLC45347$8,251$137+$8,114
HC VENT ASSIST & MGMT IP SUBSEQUENT94003$3,528$59+$3,469
HC TRNSCTH THR VEN INF THRM W IMG37212$17,240$295+$16,945
HC CAUTERY CERVIX/ELECTRO/THERMAL57510$9,293$164+$9,129
HC THERAPEUTIC PLATELETPHERESIS36513$4,947$88+$4,859
HC MICROSCOPE PROCEDURE69990$10,819$198+$10,621
HC REPAIR CV ACC CATH WO/SC PR/PM36575$7,966$148+$7,819
HC MYELO ENTIRE SPINE72270$7,098$134+$6,964
HC TRANSCATHETER BIOPSY37200$9,769$185+$9,584
HC ENTEROSCOPY W/BX SINGLE/MULT44361$7,395$141+$7,254
HC BONE MARROW INTERPRETATION85097$3,511$68+$3,443
HC CHANGE URETEROSTOMY TUBE50688$3,657$71+$3,586

About UPMC Magee Pricing

UPMC Magee in , PA charges 46x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 81procedures 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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