Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 7 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Ocean Medical Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 21% lower than Centrastate Medical Center (median across 7 shared procedures), winning on 7 of them.
Ocean Medical Center
Brick, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
69% recommend · ER wait 154 min · readmit 14.7%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 7
Brick, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
69% recommend · ER wait 154 min · readmit 14.7%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 7
Centrastate Medical Center
Freehold, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
62% recommend · ER wait 219 min · readmit 15.8%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
Freehold, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
62% recommend · ER wait 219 min · readmit 15.8%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
| Procedure | Ocean Medical Center | Centrastate Medical Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $8,115 | $9,660 | $7,552 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $41,253 | $54,339 | $36,593 |
| Knee replacement | $21,271 | $26,991 | $18,054 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $18,594 | $21,873 | $15,506 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $20 | $73 | $20 |
| Vaginal delivery | $5,972 | $7,203 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $13,181 | $17,538 | $11,645 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.