UPMC Mercy Pricing Analysis
1400 LOCUST STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Pricier than average
76x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,853
66 comparable to federal rates
Check a specific procedure price
Use our price checker to look up any of 7,700+ procedures and see what Medicare considers a fair price.
Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UPMC Mercy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percu Transluminal Thromb LD | 92973 | $11,489 | $82 | +$11,408 |
| Ins Gen Only With 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 With Pkt Rvs | 33225 | $37,707 | $394 | +$37,313 |
| Injection 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
UPMC Mercy in PITTSBURGH, PA charges 76x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 66 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.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
Compare with other hospitals
See how UPMC Mercy stacks up against other hospitals in the area.
View All Rankings