Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 4 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Ocean Medical Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 10% lower than Community Medical Center (median across 4 shared procedures), winning on 3 of them.
Ocean Medical Center
Brick, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
69% recommend · ER wait 154 min · readmit 14.7%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 3
Brick, NJ
CMS rating ★★★★☆
69% recommend · ER wait 154 min · readmit 14.7%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 3
Community Medical Center
Toms River, NJ
CMS rating ★☆☆☆☆
57% recommend · ER wait 182 min · readmit 15.7%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
Toms River, NJ
CMS rating ★☆☆☆☆
57% recommend · ER wait 182 min · readmit 15.7%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
| Procedure | Ocean Medical Center | Community Medical Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $8,115 | $9,132 | $7,552 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $20 | $22 | $20 |
| Vaginal delivery | $5,972 | $11,761 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $13,181 | $2,726 | $11,645 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.