How many shoppable procedure prices are published for UPMC Mercy?

UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, PA currently has 106 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do UPMC Mercy's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, UPMC Mercy's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.4× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is UPMC Mercy's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns UPMC Mercy an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 336 Beds · urban Updated: 3/6/2026

UPMC Mercy

1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 · 106 Priced Procedures · 72% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.38×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +38% above the fair benchmark (1.38×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

83/100 · Corroborated

83/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 33% of the Time

File Completeness61

Price Logic94

Peer Alignment69

Clean Billing92

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup · Check Safety

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.38× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

UPMC Mercy prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.2× to 1.3× Medicare, divergence 1.08×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.38× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#110 of 134 in PA · 81st State Percentile#2,421 of 3,385 in U.S. · 71st 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 33% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 72% patient recommendation (68/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (38.0% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.38× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.8×) & laboratory (3.2×) services average 1.08× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.2×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.20×) jump +19% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.01×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 15.0× Medicare (15¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.08× Divergence

1.3× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+19% Upper Tail

Q25 0.92× · Q50 1.01× · Q75 1.20×

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

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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

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

3.1× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

3.2× MedicareElevated

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.6× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

33% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 68/100Fair

Procedure Prices at UPMC Mercy

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 106 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$32,140	$30,775	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$19,896	$19,087	1.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$19,583	$19,432	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$17,982	$17,936	1.0×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$12,880	$13,523	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$8,494	$8,223	1.0×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$5,708	$6,109	0.9×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$2,805	$3,629	0.8×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$2,579	$3,372	0.8×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$2,348	$2,540	0.9×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$7,021	$1,362	$1,453	0.9×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$3,350	$1,180	$1,256	0.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$5,774	$998	$1,021	1.0×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$2,978	$939	$987	1.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,500	$913	$981	0.9×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$1,657	$713	$855	0.8×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$6,512	$536	$511	1.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,508	$557	$583	1.0×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$532	$532	$86	unverified
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$4,125	$499	$369	1.4×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$4,125	$501	$343	unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$4,125	$405	$338	1.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$5,897	$403	$448	0.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$611	$375	$498	0.8×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$770	$302	$322	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$3,395	$244	$258	0.9×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,214	$249	$272	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$4,117	$260	$303	0.9×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,950	$212	$168	1.3×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,950	$205	$167	1.2×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,950	$205	$169	1.2×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,950	$199	$166	1.2×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$3,054	$205	$242	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,950	$172	$163	1.1×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,950	$179	$160	unverified
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$511	$145	$151	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$1,970	$125	$134	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$272	$140	$201	0.7×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$457	$91	$92	1.0×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$457	$91	$92	1.0×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$457	$91	$93	1.0×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$457	$91	$93	1.0×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$766	$108	$112	1.0×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$457	$88	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$457	$86	$93	0.9×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$226	$96	$110	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$867	$108	$126	0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$576	$111	$130	0.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$585	$111	$132	0.8×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$457	$91	$110	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$168	$93	$123	0.8×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$226	$94	$128	0.7×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$700	$334	$347	1.0×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$442	$117	$116	1.0×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$119	$61	$14	4.4×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$96	$77	$45	1.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$104	$79	$51	1.5×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$190	$78	$86	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$395	$54	$64	0.8×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$75	$75	$140	0.5×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$142	$27	$18	1.5×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$127	$49	$38	1.3×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$153	$38	$33	1.2×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$176	$38	$35	1.1×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$224	$36	$34	1.1×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$38	$39	$39	1.0×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$159	$38	$38	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$141	$60	$87	0.7×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$96	$31	$20	1.6×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$224	$47	$31	1.5×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$57	$48	$111	0.4×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$34	$6	$4	1.5×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$168	$22	$15	1.5×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$146	$16	$11	1.5×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$184	$27	$19	1.4×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$78	$34	$27	1.3×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$86	$38	$38	1.0×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$37	$44	$56	0.8×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$457	$46	$93	0.5×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$44	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$44	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$40	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$40	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$47	$8	$6	1.3×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$34	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$199	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$289	$13	$11	1.2×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$241	$16	$14	1.1×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$57	$8	$7	1.1×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$67	$9	$8	1.1×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$190	$10	$9	1.1×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$178	$15	$14	1.1×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$158	$17	$16	1.1×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$112	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$115	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$130	$7	$7	1.0×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$127	$31	$40	0.8×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$457	$29	$92	0.3×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$53	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$61	$5	$5	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$121	$9	$9	1.0×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$12	$12	$48	0.3×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$12	$12	$49	0.2×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$12	$12	$49	0.2×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$40	$11	$46	0.2×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$61	$4	$3	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 106 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 38.0%

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CMS CCN: 390028

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $32,140

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with UPMC Mercy’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $29,312 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $29,312

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (38.0% of gross = $29,312).

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

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask UPMC Mercy'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 +$46,361 Above Fair BaseRate

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

Your bill ($77,136) is $46,361 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 3.3× 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)

EIN: 250965429

Filing Period: 198301

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 (38.0% 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 Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite68/100

Would Recommend72%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)74%

Median ER Wait222 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 UPMC Mercy. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-07-21·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (439 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for UPMC Mercy.

Price Index: 2.36× regional baseline

Quality: 67/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$76,393U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share3.9%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 83/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 390028 EIN 250965429

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MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 390028) ↗ Verify IRS Form 990 (EIN 250965429) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

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Validated Rate Rows5,058 (CMS v3.0.0)

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