Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 8 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Bayshore Medical Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 3% lower than Jfk University Medical Center (median across 8 shared procedures), winning on 7 of them.
Jfk University Medical Center
Edison, NJ
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
56% recommend · ER wait 197 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
Edison, NJ
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
56% recommend · ER wait 197 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
| Procedure | Jfk University Medical Center | Bayshore Medical Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $8,584 | $8,341 | $7,552 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $43,637 | $42,402 | $36,593 |
| Knee replacement | $22,500 | $21,863 | $18,054 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $19,668 | $19,112 | $15,506 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $1,010 | $1,009 | $378 |
| Vaginal delivery | $6,317 | $6,139 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $13,943 | $13,548 | $11,645 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.