UPMC Magee Pricing Analysis
PA
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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About average prices
46x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,748
81 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UPMC Magee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puncture OF Shunt Tub/reservoi | 61070 | $4,257 | $51 | +$4,205 |
| Remove Cerclage Suture | 59871 | $8,469 | $121 | +$8,348 |
| Red Cell Exchange | 36512 | $5,978 | $86 | +$5,892 |
| Myelo Lumbar | 72265 | $7,098 | $110 | +$6,988 |
| Myelo Cervical | 72240 | $7,098 | $112 | +$6,986 |
| Injection Lymphangiography | 38790 | $4,708 | $76 | +$4,632 |
| Abs/fistula/sinus Tract Study | 76080 | $3,597 | $59 | +$3,538 |
| Flex Sigmoidoscopy W/stent Plc | 45347 | $8,251 | $137 | +$8,114 |
| Vent Assist & Mgmt IP Subsequent | 94003 | $3,528 | $59 | +$3,469 |
| Trnscth Thr Ven Inf Thrm With Img | 37212 | $17,240 | $295 | +$16,945 |
| Cautery Cervix/electro/thermal | 57510 | $9,293 | $164 | +$9,129 |
| Therapeutic Plateletpheresis | 36513 | $4,947 | $88 | +$4,859 |
| Microscope Procedure | 69990 | $10,819 | $198 | +$10,621 |
| Repair CV Acc Cath Wo/sc Pr/pm | 36575 | $7,966 | $148 | +$7,819 |
| Myelo Entire Spine | 72270 | $7,098 | $134 | +$6,964 |
| Transcatheter Biopsy | 37200 | $9,769 | $185 | +$9,584 |
| Enteroscopy W/bx Single/mult | 44361 | $7,395 | $141 | +$7,254 |
| Bone Marrow Interpretation | 85097 | $3,511 | $68 | +$3,443 |
| Change Ureterostomy Tube | 50688 | $3,657 | $71 | +$3,586 |
About UPMC Magee
UPMC Magee in PA, PA charges 46x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 81 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.
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