Critical care, first hour in Pennsylvania
What Pennsylvania hospitals charge for critical care, first hour (CPT 99291). Rates sourced from federally-mandated machine-readable files.
Hospitals
54
Rate rows
1,648
Neg. median
$883.66
Min
$74.34
Max
$7,623.86
Cash median
$1,501.8
Across 54 Pennsylvania hospitals, the negotiated rate for Critical care, first hour ranges from $74.34 to $7,623.86, with a median of $883.66. The interquartile range is $415.05 to $1,774.08. Cash-pay patients typically pay $1,501.8; gross charges median $2,994.
By payer in Pennsylvania
Top 30 payers for Critical care, first hour in Pennsylvania.
| Payer | Hospitals | Rates | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 91 | $859.56 |
| Aetna | 26 | 185 | $1,001.2 |
| Cigna | 26 | 91 | $1,202.6 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 25 | 157 | $798.29 |
| upmc health plan | 24 | 98 | $553.57 |
| amerihealth caritas | 22 | 43 | $236.71 |
| pa health & wellness | 21 | 45 | $258.41 |
| upmc work partners | 21 | 21 | $387.98 |
| geisinger | 18 | 36 | $475.42 |
| intergroup | 15 | 50 | $2,395.2 |
| private health care systems | 13 | 26 | $3,280.8 |
| First Health | 13 | 34 | $2,014.96 |
| Humana | 11 | 25 | $1,789.25 |
| Multiplan | 11 | 66 | $2,335.32 |
| health partners plans (jefferson health plan) | 11 | 11 | $228.66 |
| preferred healthcare system | 6 | 12 | $2,050.5 |
| america's choice | 5 | 16 | $2,395.2 |
| wirerope works | 5 | 16 | $1,664.66 |
| keystone first | 4 | 10 | $370.83 |
| three rivers provider network | 4 | 8 | $1,554.83 |
| selectcare | 4 | 8 | $3,493.2 |
| health coalition partners | 4 | 6 | $1,631.7 |
| occunet | 3 | 3 | $1,302.33 |
| gateway health plan | 3 | 4 | $944.25 |
| national provider network | 2 | 4 | $3,386.22 |
| Oscar Health | 2 | 2 | $1,302.33 |
| pa health_wellness chc | 2 | 2 | $197.12 |
| pennsylvania health and wellness | 2 | 4 | $738.06 |
| prime health services | 2 | 2 | $1,382.03 |
| geisinger health plan | 2 | 2 | $7,623.86 |
Hospital comparison — Critical care, first hour in Pennsylvania
Sorted by lowest negotiated median rate. Up to 100 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | Negotiated median | Cash rate | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Health | Philadelphia | $248.49 | $932.2 | $5,400 |
| Charles Cole Memorial Hospital | Coudersport | $550.4 | $799.2 | $1,332 |
| Wellsboro | Wellsboro | $560.09 | $1,092.9 | $1,682 |
| The Childrens Home Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | $582.06 | $2,460.6 | $4,101 |
| Altoona Regional Health System | Altoona | $582.06 | $2,460.6 | $4,101 |
| Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pgh | Pittsburgh | $582.06 | $2,460.6 | $4,101 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital | Pittsburgh | $582.06 | $2,460.6 | $4,101 |
| Curahealth Heritage Valley | Beaver | $805.46 | $417.69 | $1,547 |
| Upmc Jameson | New Castle | $820.28 | $1,378.2 | $2,297 |
| Upmc Horizon Hospital | Greenville | $846.55 | $1,274.4 | $2,124 |
| Upmc Passavant | Pittsburgh | $867.6 | $1,918.2 | $3,197 |
| Upmc Northwest Hospital | Seneca | $867.6 | $1,263 | $2,105 |
| Upmc East Hospital | Monroeville | $883.66 | $1,501.8 | $2,503 |
| Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | $915.97 | — | $14,882 |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | $937 | — | $14,882 |
| Upmc Bedford Memorial Hospital | Everett | $942.76 | $1,087.8 | $1,813 |
| Upmc Hamot | Erie | $1,154.4 | $2,664 | $4,440 |
| Upmc St Margaret | Pittsburgh | $1,189.72 | $2,577 | $4,295 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital | Philadelphia | $1,308 | $975.93 | $5,400 |
| Divine Providence Hospital | Williamsport | $1,428.14 | $1,796.4 | $2,994 |
| Lock Haven Hospital | Lock Haven | $1,428.14 | $1,796.4 | $2,994 |
| Williamsport Hospital & Medical Ctr | Williamsport | $1,428.14 | $1,796.4 | $2,994 |
| Muncy Valley Hospital | Muncy | $1,583.83 | $1,796.4 | $2,994 |
| Upmc Shadyside | Pittsburgh | $1,613.77 | $4,768.8 | $7,948 |
| Upmc Mckeesport | Mckeesport | $1,679.79 | $2,662.8 | $4,438 |
| Upmc Mercy Hospital | Pittsburgh | $1,969.96 | $3,476.4 | $5,794 |
| Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | — | $602.13 | $2,408.5 |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | — | $778 | $1,945 |
| Westmoreland Regional Hospital | Greensburg | — | $800.4 | $1,334 |
| Armstrong County Memorial | Kittanning | — | $766.2 | $2,554 |
| Butler Memorial Hospital | Butler | — | $1,190 | $1,700 |
| Pottstown Memorial Medical Center | Pottstown | — | $602.13 | $2,408.5 |
| Windber Hospital Inc. | Windber | — | $987.7 | $1,162 |
| The Chester County Hospital | West Chester | — | $4,522 | $4,522 |
| Doylestown Hospital | Doylestown | — | $3,026 | $3,026 |
| Frick Hospital | Mount Pleasant | — | $800.4 | $1,334 |
| Latrobe Area Hospital | Latrobe | — | $800.4 | $1,334 |
| Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | — | $6,097 | $6,097 |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Of Uphs | Philadelphia | — | $10,688 | $10,688 |
| Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | — | $1,814.53 | $5,477 |
| Hospital Of The Univ Of Penna | Philadelphia | — | $10,688 | $10,688 |
| Hampden Medical Center | Enola | — | $1,723.61 | $5,477 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Reading | — | $1,424.57 | $5,477 |
| Meyersdale Community Hospital | Meyersdale | — | $606.8 | $1,517 |
| Clarion Hospital | Clarion | — | $952 | $1,700 |
| Reading Hospital And Medical Center | Reading | — | $1,685.95 | $2,408.5 |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | — | $778 | $1,945 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown | — | $1,212.75 | $2,425.5 |
| Lifecare Hospitals Of Chester County | West Chester | — | $4,522 | $4,522 |
| Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Ll | Hummelstown | — | $1,424.57 | $5,477 |
| Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia | — | $602.13 | $2,408.5 |
| St Christophers Hospital For Childr | Philadelphia | — | $4,477 | $8,954 |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | Honesdale | — | $436.8 | $624 |
| Holy Spirit Hospital | Camp Hill | — | $1,308.46 | $5,477 |