UPMC Mercy Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Above Average Cost
76x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,853
66 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UPMC Mercycharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERCU TRANSLUMINAL THROMB LD | 92973 | $11,489 | $82 | +$11,408 |
| INS GEN ONLY W SNGL EXS LEAD | 33240 | $44,100 | $320 | +$43,780 |
| RMV & RPL PMKR GEN DUAL LEAD | 33228 | $39,569 | $315 | +$39,253 |
| RMV & RPL PMKR GEN MULT LEADS | 33229 | $39,569 | $330 | +$39,239 |
| RMV & RPL PMKR GEN SNGL LEAD | 33227 | $36,078 | $302 | +$35,776 |
| INS LV LEAD NEW SYS W PKT RVS | 33225 | $37,707 | $394 | +$37,313 |
| INJ CONGENITAL HEART CARD CATH | 93563 | $4,646 | $50 | +$4,595 |
| REMOVAL OF SUTURES OR STAPLES REQUIRING ANESTHESIA (IE, GENERAL ANESTHESIA, MODERATE SEDATION) | 15851 | $5,793 | $58 | +$5,734 |
| INSERTION OR REPLACEMENT OF SPINAL NEUROSTIMULATOR PULSE GENERATOR OR RECEIVER, REQUIRING POCKET CREATION AND CONNECTION BETWEEN ELECTRODE ARRAY AND PULSE GENERATOR OR RECEIVER | 63685 | $31,004 | $319 | +$30,686 |
| INS LV LEAD EXIST PMKR/GEN | 33224 | $37,707 | $442 | +$37,266 |
| INSERT/REPLACE SQ ICD SYSTEM | 33270 | $41,040 | $493 | +$40,547 |
About UPMC Mercy Pricing
UPMC Mercy in , PA charges 76x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 66procedures 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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