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CPT 50543
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Mercy median $8,458 · local Medicare $10,354 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $6,731 | 0.7× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $10,186 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $15,361 · local Medicare $10,354 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $15,361 | 1.5× | 5 |
| Upmc Washington median $17,742 · local Medicare $10,354 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $15,633 | 1.5× | 2 |
| City of Washington | $19,852 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $20,603 | 2.0× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $10,124 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Jefferson Hospital median $18,874 · local Medicare $10,354 · file 2026-04-14 | |||
| Aetna | $24,398 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $24,636 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Highmark BCBS | $13,349 | 1.3× | 13 |
| Humana | $10,617 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Martin's Point | $10,016 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,809 | 3.2× | 1 |
| Allegheny Valley Hospital median $21,142 · local Medicare $10,354 · file 2026-04-14 | |||
| Aetna | $25,280 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $28,519 | 2.8× | 2 |
| Highmark BCBS | $17,005 | 1.6× | 14 |
| Humana | $10,617 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Martin's Point | $10,016 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,824 | 3.0× | 2 |
| Forbes Hospital median $21,783 · local Medicare $10,354 · file 2026-04-14 | |||
| Aetna | $28,545 | 2.8× | 1 |
| Cigna | $29,244 | 2.8× | 2 |
| Highmark BCBS | $15,021 | 1.5× | 14 |
| Humana | $10,617 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Martin's Point | $10,016 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,824 | 3.0× | 2 |
| Ahn Wexford Hospital median $22,799 · local Medicare $10,354 · file 2026-04-14 | |||
| Aetna | $30,448 | 2.9× | 1 |
| Cigna | $33,233 | 3.2× | 2 |
| Highmark BCBS | $15,150 | 1.5× | 14 |
| Humana | $10,617 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Martin's Point | $10,016 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,459 | 3.1× | 2 |
| Allegheny General Hospital median $26,205 · local Medicare $10,354 · file 2026-04-14 | |||
| Aetna | $33,473 | 3.2× | 1 |
| Cigna | $33,233 | 3.2× | 2 |
| Highmark BCBS | $19,177 | 1.9× | 14 |
| Humana | $10,617 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Martin's Point | $10,016 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $34,035 | 3.3× | 2 |
MS-DRG 657
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Washington median $19,675 · local Medicare $12,669 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $15,328 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $17,800 | 1.4× | 1 |
| City of Washington | $22,646 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley | $19,794 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $19,675 | 1.6× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $14,437 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $21,925 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Upmc East median $23,238 · local Medicare $12,669 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $30,086 | 2.4× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $16,390 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc St Margaret median $24,266 · local Medicare $12,669 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $29,683 | 2.3× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $18,850 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Upmc Mercy median $25,170 · local Medicare $12,669 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $30,523 | 2.4× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $19,817 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Passavant median $26,016 · local Medicare $12,669 · file 2026-03-07 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $35,043 | 2.8× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $16,990 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $30,512 · local Medicare $12,669 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $39,001 | 3.1× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $22,024 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System median $32,642 · local Medicare $12,669 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $46,423 | 3.7× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $18,860 | 1.5× | 2 |
MS-DRG 658
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Washington median $16,785 · local Medicare $10,743 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $13,034 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $15,094 | 1.4× | 1 |
| City of Washington | $19,318 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley | $16,785 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $16,964 | 1.6× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $12,315 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,592 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Upmc East median $19,948 · local Medicare $10,743 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $25,941 | 2.4× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $13,956 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc St Margaret median $20,789 · local Medicare $10,743 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $25,594 | 2.4× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $15,984 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Upmc Mercy median $21,561 · local Medicare $10,743 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $26,318 | 2.4× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $16,804 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Passavant median $22,311 · local Medicare $10,743 · file 2026-03-07 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $30,215 | 2.8× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $14,407 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $26,152 · local Medicare $10,743 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $33,628 | 3.1× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $18,676 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System median $28,092 · local Medicare $10,743 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $40,028 | 3.7× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $16,155 | 1.5× | 2 |
MS-DRG 656
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Washington median $33,268 · local Medicare $22,042 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Aetna | $26,493 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $30,969 | 1.4× | 1 |
| City of Washington | $38,839 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley | $34,437 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $33,268 | 1.5× | 6 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $24,760 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,145 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Upmc East median $39,554 · local Medicare $22,042 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $50,872 | 2.3× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $28,235 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Upmc St Margaret median $41,493 · local Medicare $22,042 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $50,191 | 2.3× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $32,795 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Upmc Mercy median $42,660 · local Medicare $22,042 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $50,843 | 2.3× | 4 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $34,477 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Upmc Passavant median $44,406 · local Medicare $22,042 · file 2026-03-07 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $59,254 | 2.7× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $29,559 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System median $50,976 · local Medicare $22,042 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $69,930 | 3.2× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $32,023 | 1.5× | 2 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside median $54,423 · local Medicare $22,042 · file 2026-03-06 | |||
| Highmark BCBS | $70,528 | 3.2× | 5 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $38,318 | 1.7× | 1 |
Questions
How much does kidney removal (laparoscopic) cost with commercial insurance in Pittsburgh PA?
8 Pittsburgh PA hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 50543, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $20,008; hospital medians range from $8,458 to $26,205. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.