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MS-DRG 451
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Washington median $31,422 · local Medicare $22,365 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $26,877 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $31,422 | 1.4× | 1 |
| City of Washington | $39,397 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley | $34,941 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $28,081 | 1.3× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $25,115 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,703 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Upmc East median $35,791 · local Medicare $22,365 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $42,940 | 1.9× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $28,642 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc St Margaret median $37,820 · local Medicare $22,365 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $42,366 | 1.9× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $33,275 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Upmc Mercy median $39,273 · local Medicare $22,365 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $43,565 | 1.9× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $34,981 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Passavant median $40,004 · local Medicare $22,365 · file 2026-03-07 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $50,016 | 2.2× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $29,991 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $47,272 · local Medicare $22,365 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $55,665 | 2.5× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $38,879 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System median $49,368 · local Medicare $22,365 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $66,259 | 3.0× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $32,476 | 1.5× | 2 |
MS-DRG 450
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Washington median $51,841 · local Medicare $36,898 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $44,190 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $51,841 | 1.4× | 1 |
| City of Washington | $64,507 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley | $57,647 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $48,843 | 1.3× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $41,123 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $63,854 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Upmc East median $60,848 · local Medicare $36,898 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $74,688 | 2.0× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $47,008 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc St Margaret median $64,294 · local Medicare $36,898 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $73,689 | 2.0× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $54,898 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Upmc Mercy median $65,946 · local Medicare $36,898 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $74,645 | 2.0× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $57,246 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Passavant median $68,238 · local Medicare $36,898 · file 2026-03-07 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $86,994 | 2.4× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $49,481 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System median $77,778 · local Medicare $36,898 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $102,669 | 2.8× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $52,887 | 1.4× | 2 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $83,845 · local Medicare $36,898 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $103,547 | 2.8× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $64,143 | 1.7× | 1 |
Questions
How much does lumbar spinal fusion cost with commercial insurance in Pittsburgh PA?
7 Pittsburgh PA hospitals post usable commercial rates for inpatient stay (MS-DRG 451). The median across hospitals is $39,273; hospital medians range from $31,422 to $49,368. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.