How many shoppable procedure prices are published for UPMC Muncy?

UPMC Muncy in Muncy, PA currently has 101 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

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

Across scored shoppable procedures, UPMC Muncy's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

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

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

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 20 Beds · urban Updated: 3/6/2026

UPMC Muncy

215 East Water Street, Muncy, PA 17756 · 101 Priced Procedures · 84% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.91×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 9% below the fair benchmark (0.91×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

80/100 · Corroborated

80/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 55% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic82

Peer Alignment68

Clean Billing89

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

5-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.91× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive

Uniform Value Leader

UPMC Muncy maintains disciplined commercial pricing across both elective shoppable care (0.9× Medicare) and captive emergency/ancillary departments (1.3× Medicare). Patients and health plans benefit from predictable, below-benchmark rates (0.91× Fair BaseRate) without hidden ancillary cross-subsidization.

#39 of 134 in PA · 28th State Percentile#739 of 3,385 in U.S. · 21st National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 9% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.91×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 55% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 84% patient recommendation (82/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (51.4% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.91× 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 (1.4×) & laboratory (3.9×) services average 1.44× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.9×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.15×) jump +35% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.85×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 6,289) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.9× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.44× Divergence

1.3× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+35% Upper Tail

Q25 0.62× · Q50 0.85× · Q75 1.15×

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

0.9× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.3× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.4× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

3.9× MedicareElevated

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

0.5× MedicareGood

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

55% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 82/100Good

Procedure Prices at UPMC Muncy

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 101 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`	—	$49,849	$30,775	unverified
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$34,461	$17,936	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$31,451	$19,087	1.6×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$29,607	$19,432	1.5×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$12,360	$8,223	1.5×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,821	$1,821	$498	3.7×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,514	$1,176	$369	unverified
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$6,142	$899	$1,453	0.6×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$511	$511	$110	4.6×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$1,242	$503	$855	0.6×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,398	$379	$343	1.1×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$3,804	$380	$511	0.7×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$867	$280	$322	0.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$2,514	$287	$338	0.8×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$4,453	$295	$448	0.7×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$3,253	$254	$1,256	0.2×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$180	$180	$86	2.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$3,320	$189	$303	0.6×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,654	$204	$981	0.2×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$483	$144	$148	1.0×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$2,051	$155	$168	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,704	$178	$258	0.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$2,245	$150	$167	0.9×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$2,108	$150	$169	0.9×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,591	$146	$166	0.9×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$2,371	$150	$242	0.6×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,228	$164	$272	0.6×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$3,526	$168	$987	0.2×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$176	$176	$86	unverified
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$130	$130	$33	3.9×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$238	$116	$123	0.9×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$510	$134	$151	0.9×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,265	$158	$583	0.3×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,603	$131	$160	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$917	$107	$134	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,313	$126	$163	0.8×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$732	$86	$130	0.7×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$646	$86	$132	0.7×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$749	$749	$203	3.7×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$700	$314	$347	0.9×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$264	$264	$116	2.3×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$82	$82	$27	3.0×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$307	$77	$92	0.8×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$365	$74	$92	0.8×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$295	$74	$93	0.8×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$307	$74	$93	0.8×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$75	$75	$140	0.5×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$227	$45	$31	1.5×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$96	$48	$35	1.4×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$130	$43	$51	0.8×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$653	$52	$93	0.6×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$691	$70	$126	0.6×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$57	$57	$111	0.5×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$710	$41	$112	0.4×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$38	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$40	$6	$4	1.5×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$400	$16	$11	1.5×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$208	$27	$19	1.4×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$40	$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×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$280	$21	$15	1.4×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$130	$40	$45	0.9×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$215	$13	$11	1.2×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$228	$16	$14	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$187	$10	$9	1.1×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$232	$10	$9	1.1×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$223	$14	$14	1.0×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$114	$10	$14	0.7×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$130	$24	$34	0.7×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$130	$19	$38	0.5×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$637	$30	$93	0.3×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$200	$41	$201	0.2×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$91	$45	$27	unverified
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$130	$39	$38	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$46	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$264	$8	$6	1.3×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$122	$8	$7	1.1×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$70	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$52	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$134	$15	$16	0.9×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$232	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$95	$7	$8	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$55	$32	$37	0.9×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$113	$6	$7	0.9×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$140	$6	$7	0.9×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$166	$8	$10	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$77	$4	$5	0.8×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$101	$15	$20	0.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$130	$19	$38	0.5×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$96	$15	$40	0.4×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$580	$27	$93	0.3×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$13	$13	$49	0.3×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$130	$9	$35	0.3×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$12	$12	$48	0.3×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$12	$12	$49	0.2×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$37	$13	$56	0.2×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$113	$10	$46	0.2×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$272	$12	$64	0.2×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$175	$17	$92	0.2×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$449	$26	$18	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 101 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 51.4%

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CMS CCN: 391301

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $49,849

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with UPMC Muncy’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: $61,494 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $61,494

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (51.4% of gross = $61,494).

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

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask UPMC Muncy'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 +$88,863 Above Fair BaseRate

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

Your bill ($119,638) is $88,863 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 5.1× 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 (51.4% 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.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall5/5 Stars (5/5)

Safety Composite82/100

Would Recommend84%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)89%

Median ER Wait118 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)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (110 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

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

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

Price Index: 1.08× regional baseline

Quality: 83/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

AmeriHealth

-71.2%

Median Household Income$64,412U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share5.4%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 80/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 391301

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 391301) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage3/6/2026

Validated Rate Rows4,663 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 391301

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