Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 7 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Bayshore Medical Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 19% lower than Centrastate Medical Center (median across 7 shared procedures), winning on 7 of them.
Bayshore Medical Center
Holmdel, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
69% recommend · ER wait 166 min · readmit 14.8%
cheaper on 7
Holmdel, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
69% recommend · ER wait 166 min · readmit 14.8%
cheaper on 7
Centrastate Medical Center
Freehold, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
62% recommend · ER wait 219 min · readmit 15.8%
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cheaper on 0
Freehold, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
62% recommend · ER wait 219 min · readmit 15.8%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
| Procedure | Bayshore Medical Center | Centrastate Medical Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $8,341 | $9,660 | $7,552 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $42,402 | $54,339 | $36,593 |
| Knee replacement | $21,863 | $26,991 | $18,054 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $19,112 | $21,873 | $15,506 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $20 | $73 | $20 |
| Vaginal delivery | $6,139 | $7,203 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $13,548 | $17,538 | $11,645 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.