Allegheny General Hospital

320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · (412) 359-3131

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$84.1Mnet income, all sources

3.2%margin on patient care alone

$4.0Mcost of charity care (0.5% of costs)

$11.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

508beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	117	$105,288	$21,137
Heart failure, with major complications 291	116	$58,501	$13,875
Stroke, with major complications 064	78	$116,741	$22,995
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	66	$51,575	$11,319
Back problems (no surgery) 552	62	$39,841	$10,220
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	57	$106,937	$25,219
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	52	$246,866	$57,463
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	51	$91,710	$22,206
Lung infection, with major complications 177	50	$97,041	$18,927
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	47	$171,645	$39,412
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	46	$276,312	$58,307
Respiratory failure 189	44	$64,063	$13,732
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	42	$163,499	$42,856
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	41	$222,063	$47,738
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	41	$113,738	$30,188
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	40	$217,632	$59,618
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	38	$228,550	$50,001
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	37	$102,361	$24,274
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	36	$135,718	$30,012
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	35	$51,463	$13,871
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	35	$36,134	$8,802
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	33	$48,294	$11,219
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	32	$280,099	$78,276
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	32	$36,767	$8,048
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	31	$213,844	$50,799
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	31	$109,246	$22,362
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	31	$156,348	$56,558
Seizures with Mcc 100	29	$113,994	$19,960
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	28	$91,583	$22,773
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	28	$234,869	$51,357
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	28	$65,603	$17,056
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	28	$41,260	$10,497
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	27	$699,042	$180,535
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	27	$45,113	$12,996
Kidney failure, with complications 683	27	$40,434	$9,259
Seizures 101	26	$37,478	$9,784
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	26	$130,044	$24,489
Sepsis 872	26	$50,352	$11,795
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	25	$67,339	$13,669
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	24	$111,148	$25,865
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	24	$92,916	$19,460
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	24	$122,351	$36,267
Heart catheterization 287	23	$48,659	$10,621
Fainting 312	23	$38,091	$9,502
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	23	$49,205	$9,267
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	22	$141,011	$22,398
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	22	$36,983	$9,523
Kidney Transplant 652	22	$414,027	$46,249
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	20	$98,960	$23,661
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	20	$58,646	$14,757
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 183	20	$75,157	$17,263
Heart attack, with major complications 280	20	$68,099	$15,353
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	19	$134,641	$29,456
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	19	$120,340	$21,225
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	18	$45,750	$13,167
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	18	$196,053	$36,128
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	18	$110,174	$21,687
Hip or knee replacement 470	18	$91,334	$17,677
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 956	18	$139,341	$34,055
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	17	$143,503	$27,581
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	17	$39,449	$8,412
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	16	$111,845	$28,034
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	16	$73,911	$10,850
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	16	$147,131	$36,957
Heart stent 322	16	$103,540	$16,973
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	16	$32,313	$9,081
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	16	$49,277	$11,267
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	16	$112,100	$28,459
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	16	$163,560	$30,882
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	16	$91,518	$20,570
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	15	$188,962	$42,312
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	15	$39,938	$11,203
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	15	$52,957	$10,689
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	15	$102,664	$21,938
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	15	$88,016	$19,861
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	14	$68,983	$17,141
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	14	$56,902	$15,777
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	14	$111,232	$24,089
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 464	14	$114,946	$27,030
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	14	$36,542	$9,909
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	14	$79,024	$15,075
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	14	$368,484	$67,923
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	13	$624,634	$144,773
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	13	$46,038	$8,082
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	13	$263,810	$54,051
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	13	$32,542	$8,554
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	13	$251,050	$64,387
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	13	$70,368	$17,390
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	13	$56,506	$16,744
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	13	$48,103	$11,310
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 466	13	$178,963	$45,453
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	13	$55,481	$13,277
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	13	$307,869	$72,291
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 963	13	$129,842	$28,300
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 040	12	$228,516	$42,374
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	12	$46,696	$16,082
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	12	$82,458	$15,969
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	12	$205,615	$52,462
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	12	$139,606	$39,633
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	12	$132,318	$28,055
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 455	12	$117,365	$46,642
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 482	12	$66,779	$15,207
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	12	$85,715	$18,762
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	12	$60,161	$18,352
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	12	$104,812	$22,777
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	11	$63,566	$10,791
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	11	$134,273	$24,608
Lung infection, with complications 178	11	$45,843	$10,761
Pneumothorax with Mcc 199	11	$118,057	$20,371
Pneumothorax with Cc 200	11	$30,845	$11,183
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	11	$33,529	$11,166
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	11	$56,383	$14,208
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	11	$102,309	$19,739
Diabetes, with major complications 637	11	$119,134	$12,586
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 650	11	$461,053	$42,728
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	11	$94,702	$14,592
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 957	11	$290,931	$65,314
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	11	$164,874	$40,663

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