Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 7 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Jfk University Medical Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 27% lower than Overlook Medical Center (median across 7 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 7
Edison, NJ
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
56% recommend · ER wait 197 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 7
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★★
71% recommend · ER wait 192 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
Summit, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★★
71% recommend · ER wait 192 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
| Procedure | Jfk University Medical Center | Overlook Medical Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $8,584 | $12,666 | $7,552 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $43,637 | $59,379 | $36,593 |
| Knee replacement | $22,500 | $29,290 | $18,054 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $19,668 | $25,325 | $15,506 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $20 | $123 | $20 |
| Vaginal delivery | $6,317 | $9,461 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $13,943 | $19,139 | $11,645 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.