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UPMC Mercy Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Above Average Cost

Price Multiplier

76x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,853

66 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 76x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $7,600 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 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
PERCU TRANSLUMINAL THROMB LD92973$11,489$82+$11,408
INS GEN ONLY W SNGL EXS LEAD33240$44,100$320+$43,780
RMV & RPL PMKR GEN DUAL LEAD33228$39,569$315+$39,253
RMV & RPL PMKR GEN MULT LEADS33229$39,569$330+$39,239
RMV & RPL PMKR GEN SNGL LEAD33227$36,078$302+$35,776
INS LV LEAD NEW SYS W PKT RVS33225$37,707$394+$37,313
INJ CONGENITAL HEART CARD CATH93563$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 RECEIVER63685$31,004$319+$30,686
INS LV LEAD EXIST PMKR/GEN33224$37,707$442+$37,266
INSERT/REPLACE SQ ICD SYSTEM33270$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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