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MS-DRG 788
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Washington median $9,326 · local Medicare $6,638 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $8,143 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $9,326 | 1.4× | 1 |
| City of Washington | $12,225 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Coventry/First Health (rental network) | $5,111 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley | $10,371 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $8,338 | 1.3× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $7,793 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,487 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Upmc East median $10,759 · local Medicare $6,638 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $12,750 | 1.9× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $8,768 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc St Margaret median $11,228 · local Medicare $6,638 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $12,579 | 1.9× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $9,876 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Upmc Passavant median $11,876 · local Medicare $6,638 · file 2026-03-07 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $14,850 | 2.2× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $8,902 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System median $12,007 · local Medicare $6,638 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $13,625 | 2.1× | 5 |
| Private Health Care Systems (rental network) | $7,000 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $10,389 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Mercy median $12,362 · local Medicare $6,638 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $14,342 | 2.2× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $10,383 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $14,932 · local Medicare $6,638 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $18,326 | 2.8× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $11,539 | 1.7× | 1 |
MS-DRG 787
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Washington median $10,863 · local Medicare $7,732 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $9,446 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $10,863 | 1.4× | 1 |
| City of Washington | $14,115 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Coventry/First Health (rental network) | $5,111 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley | $12,080 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $9,934 | 1.3× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $8,998 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,380 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Upmc East median $12,670 · local Medicare $7,732 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $15,190 | 2.0× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $10,150 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc St Margaret median $13,246 · local Medicare $7,732 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $14,987 | 1.9× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $11,504 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Upmc Passavant median $14,030 · local Medicare $7,732 · file 2026-03-07 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $17,693 | 2.3× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $10,368 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System median $14,079 · local Medicare $7,732 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $16,233 | 2.1× | 5 |
| Private Health Care Systems (rental network) | $7,000 | 0.9× | 1 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $11,925 | 1.5× | 2 |
| Upmc Mercy median $14,591 · local Medicare $7,732 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $17,088 | 2.2× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $12,094 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $17,638 · local Medicare $7,732 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $21,834 | 2.8× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $13,441 | 1.7× | 1 |
MS-DRG 786
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc East median $15,990 · local Medicare $11,420 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $17,168 | 1.5× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $14,811 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc Washington median $16,045 · local Medicare $11,420 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $13,840 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $16,045 | 1.4× | 1 |
| City of Washington | $20,487 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley | $17,842 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $11,227 | 1.0× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $13,060 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $19,763 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Upmc St Margaret median $16,964 · local Medicare $11,420 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $16,938 | 1.5× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $16,991 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Upmc Passavant median $17,655 · local Medicare $11,420 · file 2026-03-07 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $19,996 | 1.8× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $15,314 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System median $17,726 · local Medicare $11,420 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $18,346 | 1.6× | 5 |
| Private Health Care Systems (rental network) | $7,000 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $17,105 | 1.5× | 2 |
| Upmc Mercy median $18,587 · local Medicare $11,420 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $19,312 | 1.7× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $17,862 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $22,264 · local Medicare $11,420 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $24,676 | 2.2× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $19,852 | 1.7× | 1 |
Questions
How much does c-section cost with commercial insurance in Pittsburgh PA?
7 Pittsburgh PA hospitals post usable commercial rates for inpatient stay (MS-DRG 788). The median across hospitals is $11,876; hospital medians range from $9,326 to $14,932. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.