UPMC Shadyside Pricing Analysis
PA
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Among the most expensive
169x
the federal fair-price benchmark
3,533
82 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UPMC Shadyside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cell Exchange | 36512 | $33,913 | $86 | +$33,827 |
| Therapeutic Plateletpheresis | 36513 | $32,812 | $88 | +$32,724 |
| Therapeutic Leukapheresis | 36511 | $29,491 | $91 | +$29,400 |
| Veno Hepatic With Hemo Evaluation | 75889 | $24,643 | $122 | +$24,521 |
| Perc Transhep Port W/hemo Evaluation | 75885 | $25,322 | $135 | +$25,187 |
| Removal Sutr/staple Req Anesthesia | 15851 | $10,918 | $58 | +$10,860 |
| Angio Pelvic Sel/supra | 75736 | $25,322 | $143 | +$25,179 |
About UPMC Shadyside
UPMC Shadyside in PA, PA charges 169x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 82 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.
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