Upmc Mercy
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.3% | 44 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.4% | 105 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.6% | 107 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.8% | 33 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.4% | 223 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 681 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.99% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Upmc Mercy a Good Hospital?
Upmc Mercy has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Pittsburgh
#3
Rank in city
11
Hospitals
70 vs 62
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upmc Mercy a good hospital?
Upmc Mercy is an acute care hospital in Pittsburgh, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Upmc Mercy located?
Upmc Mercy is located at 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Phone: (412) 232-8111.
What is the star rating for Upmc Mercy?
Upmc Mercy has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Upmc Mercy have an emergency room?
Yes, Upmc Mercy provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 85 patients/yr | $107,506 | $18,660 | 83% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 61 patients/yr | $101,361 | $18,518 | 82% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 43 patients/yr | $72,008 | $10,372 | 86% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 38 patients/yr | $44,900 | $8,559 | 81% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 37 patients/yr | $126,673 | $19,518 | 85% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 36 patients/yr | $65,242 | $10,057 | 85% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $53,337 | $12,865 | 76% less |
ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE OR DEPENDENCE WITHOUT REHABILITATION THERAPY WITHOUT MCC 31 patients/yr | $31,786 | $9,129 | 71% less |
MAJOR CHEST TRAUMA WITH CC 28 patients/yr | $60,101 | $10,703 | 82% less |
SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC 25 patients/yr | $164,299 | $33,315 | 80% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Allegheny
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 390028