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Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Church 323 Beds · rural Updated: 4/1/2026

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

1044 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44501 · 70 Priced Procedures · 53% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 3 / 5 Stars
Pillar 1 · The BaseRate™ CompositeHow 1.00× Fair BaseRate Works: Raw price averages unfairly penalize hospitals in high-wage cities or trauma centers treating sicker patients. We adjust for local CMS hospital wage levels and patient complexity first. A 1.00× score means right at the fair price average, 0.85× means 15% cheaper than fair market, and 1.30× means 30% above fair market.Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark
1.01×vs. Fair Market Price
Position vs. 1.00× Fair PriceRight at U.S. Average (0%) 1.00× (center of the bar) is the U.S. fair price average after accounting for local hospital wages and patient complexity. Left of center (<1.00×) is below fair price; right of center (>1.00×) is above fair price.

Typical commercial prices here match the fair market benchmark (1.01×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

Pillar 2 · VeriRate™ Data TrustHow VeriRate™ (0–100) Works: Hospitals are legally required to publish machine-readable price files, but some bury fake $0.01 numbers or omit cash discounts. VeriRate audits each file across 5 checks (hover any badge below to see what it tests).78/100 · Corroborated
78/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time
File Completeness56Provenance (File Completeness): Checks whether the hospital published a complete, up-to-date machine-readable price file with valid CPT and MS-DRG billing codes instead of leaving blanks.
Price Logic92Coherence (Price Logic): Checks whether the hospital’s numbers make basic sense — e.g., self-pay cash price is lower than gross list price, with no fake $0.01 or $999,999 placeholder numbers.
Peer Alignment87Concordance (Peer Alignment): Checks whether reported prices sit in a realistic range compared to Medicare and nearby hospitals rather than wild 100× unit errors.
Clean Billing54Regularity (Clean Billing): Checks whether rates are structured consistently across procedures without erratic statistical spikes or hidden unbundled facility fees.
Real Cash Discount100Cash Honesty (Real Cash Discount): Checks whether the hospital offers a genuine self-pay cash discount that beats or matches commercial insurance rates instead of billing full sticker price.
Pillar 3 · Clinical Quality & ER SpeedChecks whether higher hospital prices actually buy better clinical quality — combining CMS Star Ratings, hospital safety scores, and emergency room wait times.Premium Quality Tier
CMS Star Rating2/5 StarsOfficial CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating (1 to 5 stars) summarizing mortality, safety of care, readmissions, and patient experience.
Safety Score59/100Composite patient safety score (0–100) derived from CMS hospital-acquired infection rates (CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA, C. diff), surgical complications, and HCAHPS surveys.
Typical ER Wait199 minMedian minutes patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, as reported to CMS Timely and Effective Care.

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.01× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.1× to 1.4× Medicare, divergence 1.27×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.01× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#54 of 137 in OH · 38th State Percentile#1,346 of 3,385 in U.S. · 39th National Percentile
Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

  • Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.92× the peer BaseRate benchmark
  • Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
  • CMS clinical safety score (59/100 safety score) with 53% patient recommendation
  • IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (11.5% AGB cap)
Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

  • Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.5× markup over Medicare rates
  • Captive ER (1.6×) & laboratory (2.0×) services average 1.27× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.1×)
  • Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.12×) jump +17% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.96×)
  • Consolidated metro market (HHI 6,388) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))
Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging
1.1× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.27× Divergence
1.4× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+17% Upper Tail
Q25 0.92× · Q50 0.96× · Q75 1.12×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.
Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×
Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable
1.1× MedicareGood
Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive
1.5× MedicareGood
Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable
1.8× MedicareGood
Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive
1.6× MedicareGood
Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive
2.0× MedicareGood
Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive
0.6× MedicareGood
Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes
0% Cash Edge · 99/100Good
CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes
3 CMS · 59/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 70 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code This Hospital vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay)
MS-DRG Code: 451
 $36,706 1.2×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)
MS-DRG Code: 871
 $21,431 1.1×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)
MS-DRG Code: 470
 $14,676 0.8×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)
MS-DRG Code: 322
 $13,464 0.8×
Total hip replacement
CPT Code: 27130
 $12,419 0.9×
Total knee replacement
CPT Code: 27447
 $12,419 0.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)
MS-DRG Code: 392
 $11,563 unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair
CPT Code: 29881
 $7,019 unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
CPT Code: 47562
 $5,848 1.0×
Breast lump removal
CPT Code: 19120
 $3,787 1.0×
X-ray, chest (single view)
CPT Code: 71045
 $3,799 unverified
Rabies immune globulin
HCPCS Code: 90375
 $3,491 10.8×
Inguinal hernia repair
CPT Code: 49505
 $3,463 1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
CPT Code: 74177
 $1,847 4.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)
CPT Code: 74176
 $1,813 6.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
CPT Code: 70470
 $1,397 5.4×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy
CPT Code: 43239
 $1,375 1.4×
CT scan, head (with contrast)
CPT Code: 70460
 $1,214 5.0×
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT Code: 45380
 $1,158 0.9×
CT scan, sinuses
CPT Code: 70486
 $1,055 6.4×
CT scan, pelvis
CPT Code: 72192
 $1,016 6.2×
X-ray, hip
CPT Code: 73502
 $972 10.5×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic)
CPT Code: 45378
 $900 0.9×
CT scan, head (no contrast)
CPT Code: 70450
 $854 5.3×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine)
CPT Code: 72040
 $816 8.8×
Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 70 total
Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 11.5%

Audit a Bill or Quote at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 360064
CPT 451
Fair BaseRate™ $30,775
Medicare Rate $23,504
Self-Pay Cash Request Quote
Insurer Median $36,706
Pre-filled with St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital’s charged/list benchmark
Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines
2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person
Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $10,104 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $10,104

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (11.5% of gross = $10,104).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$57,319 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($88,094) is $57,319 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 3.7× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.
IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold
Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier
Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported
26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (11.5% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑
CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)
Safety Composite59/100
Would Recommend53%
Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)57%
Median ER Wait199 min
Left ER Before Seen1%
30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same
Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)
Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionbetter
C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

  • 2025-04-02·administrative_or_closure

    Met Requirements

    Recorded
  • 2023-05-03·administrative_or_closure

    Met Requirements

    Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,053 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Price Index: 1.05× regional baseline
Quality: 51/100 CMS composite
Median Household Income$55,576U.S. Census ACS
Local Uninsured Share4.8%Regional ACS estimate
200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling
400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling
45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 78/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 360064

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 360064) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗
Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json
Publication / Vintage4/1/2026
Validated Rate Rows280 (CMS v3.0.0)
File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 360064

Safe-Harbor Data Corrections: Parsed directly from public 45 CFR § 180 hospital filings, CMS Care Compare, and CMS HCRIS cost reports. Hospital compliance officers may submit updated MRF URLs or rate tables for verification.

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