UPMC St. Margaret Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Average Cost
42x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,225
68 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UPMC St. Margaretcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DILATION URETER(S) OR URETHRA | 74485 | $14,522 | $124 | +$14,399 |
| CESS THR ART/VN INCL CTH RMV | 37214 | $8,499 | $107 | +$8,392 |
| PACEMAKER INSERTION TEMPORARY | 33210 | $10,697 | $141 | +$10,557 |
| HEMODIALYSIS NON-ESRD-OP | 90935 | $3,760 | $61 | +$3,699 |
| PROBING OF LACRIMAL CANALICULI, WITH OR WITHOUT IRRIGATION | 68840 | $8,909 | $134 | +$8,775 |
| INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; LUMBAR PLEXUS, POSTERIOR APPROACH, CONTINUOUS INFUSION BY CATHETER (INCLUDING CATHETER PLACEMENT) | 64449 | $3,832 | $60 | +$3,772 |
| SELECTIVE PA ANGIOGRAPHY BILAT | 93573 | $3,222 | $61 | +$3,161 |
| ENTEROSCOPY W/CONTROL OF BLEED | 44366 | $10,527 | $210 | +$10,317 |
| ABS/FISTULA/SINUS TRACT STUDY | 76080 | $2,866 | $59 | +$2,807 |
| HC SKIN SUB GFT TAL EA 100SQCM | 15274 | $4,126 | $87 | +$4,039 |
| PERQ ART M-THROMBECT &/NFS | 61645 | $32,983 | $756 | +$32,228 |
| DEBRID MUSCLE EA ADD'L 20 CM | 11046 | $3,182 | $76 | +$3,105 |
| HC SKIN SUB GFT FNHFG EA 100CM | 15278 | $4,126 | $101 | +$4,025 |
| ASP INJ RENAL CYST NDL PERC | 50390 | $3,256 | $81 | +$3,176 |
| ENTEROSCOPY DIAG W/WO BRUSHING | 44360 | $5,103 | $128 | +$4,975 |
| DESTRUCT LESION VULVA SIMPLE | 56501 | $7,278 | $185 | +$7,093 |
| TRNSCTH THR ART/VN CTH INJ CHG | 37213 | $7,690 | $202 | +$7,488 |
| BIOPSY VULVA ONE LESION | 56605 | $3,547 | $94 | +$3,454 |
About UPMC St. Margaret Pricing
UPMC St. Margaret in , PA charges 42x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 68procedures 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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