Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

CMS Overall Rating ★★★★☆

How this hospital's prices compare 114 procedures scored

1.0×

the fair BaseRate, typically

about the fair price

Across 114 shoppable procedures, Milton S Hershey Medical Center typically charges about the fair BaseRate for the procedures it prices. 5 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

Psychological testing by technician fair $264 → $479 1.8×
Hepatitis B vaccine fair $33 → $50 1.5×
Psychological testing evaluation fair $109 → $143 1.3×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Milton S Hershey Medical Center publishes prices for 121 shoppable procedures in Hershey, PA. It's classified by CMS as Acute Care Hospitals (Voluntary non-profit - Private). CMS rates it 4/5 stars, and 78% of patients would recommend it.

Facility Overview

Setting: rural Bed Count: 629 Beds Teaching Status: Teaching Hospital Annual Discharges: 28,494

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 78% High Patient Rating: 77% ER Wait Time (Med): 253 min Readmission Rate: same

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 121 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 1.0× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Every shoppable procedure, ranked by how far its price sits above the fair BaseRate. Fair BaseRate is the modeled typical charge; vs Fair is how many times higher this hospital's price is.

Search Procedures & Codes

Procedure & Code	Cash Price	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs Fair
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$859	$479	$264	1.8×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$26	$50	$33	1.5×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$278	$143	$109	1.3×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$20,879	$17,150	1.2×
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$33,963	$28,043	1.2×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$19,211	$15,895	1.2×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$21,015	$17,448	1.2×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$9,324	$7,835	1.2×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$199	$109	$94	1.2×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$346	$190	$164	1.2×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$346	$190	$165	1.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$146	$93	$82	1.1×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$346	$190	$167	1.1×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$346	$190	$169	1.1×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$176	$112	$100	1.1×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$146	$93	$84	1.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$146	$93	$84	1.1×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$99	$50	$46	1.1×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$146	$93	$85	1.1×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$146	$93	$86	1.1×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$146	$93	$86	1.1×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$99	$50	$46	1.1×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$942	$473	$438	1.1×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$8,246	$4,194	$3,882	1.1×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$146	$93	$86	1.1×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$146	$93	$86	1.1×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$96	$133	$124	1.1×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$99	$50	$47	1.1×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$71	$34	$32	1.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$128	$63	$59	1.1×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$2,539	$1,282	$1,199	1.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$401	$256	$239	1.1×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$14	$7	$7	1.1×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$12,564	$6,476	$6,073	1.1×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$27,708	$13,753	$12,900	1.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$520	$256	$241	1.1×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,963	$996	$938	1.1×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$66	$32	$30	1.1×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$7,600	$3,835	$3,620	1.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$176	$112	$106	1.1×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$27,708	$13,753	$13,025	1.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$176	$112	$106	1.1×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$295	$188	$179	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$176	$112	$107	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$176	$112	$107	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$592	$374	$359	1.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,441	$585	$562	1.0×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$1,491	$756	$731	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$176	$112	$109	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$42	$20	$19	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$6,987	$3,505	$3,403	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$19	$9	$9	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$69	$33	$32	1.0×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$246	$116	$113	1.0×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$2,850	$1,428	$1,392	1.0×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$4,912	$2,472	$2,415	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$21	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$18	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$17	$8	$8	1.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$59	$28	$27	1.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$295	$188	$185	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$29	$14	$14	1.0×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$6,987	$3,505	$3,467	1.0×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$59	$28	$28	1.0×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$155	$75	$74	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$57	$27	$27	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$14	$14	$14	1.0×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$2,019	$972	$965	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$23	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$15	$7	$7	1.0×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$176	$112	$112	1.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$176	$112	$112	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$66	$31	$31	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$401	$256	$257	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$83	$39	$39	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$15	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$41	$19	$19	1.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$56	$27	$27	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$32	$15	$15	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$36	$17	$17	1.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$401	$256	$261	1.0×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$671	$231	$236	1.0×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$49	$23	$24	1.0×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$176	$112	$115	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$592	$374	$385	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$94	$44	$45	1.0×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$176	$112	$116	1.0×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$440	$280	$290	1.0×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,191	$920	$953	1.0×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$176	$112	$116	1.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$640	$320	$334	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$10	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$64	$30	$31	1.0×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$176	$112	$118	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$10	$5	$5	0.9×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$401	$256	$270	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$13	$6	$6	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$18	$8	$9	0.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$22	$10	$11	0.9×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$31	$14	$15	0.9×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$9	$4	$4	0.9×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$9	$4	$4	0.9×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$11	$5	$6	0.9×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$11	$5	$6	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$9	$4	$5	0.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$25	$12	$14	0.9×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$7	$3	$4	0.9×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$179	$85	$105	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$216	$103	$129	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$2	$2	$3	0.7×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$115	$10	$28	0.4×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$8	—	$23	—
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$13	—	—	—
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$6,847	—	$3,614	unverified
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	$16	—	—	—
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$68	—	$152	—
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$8	—	$45	—
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$6,847	—	$3,550	unverified
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$49	—	—	—
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$27	—	—	—
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$84	—	$62	unverified