Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures in New Jersey
What 50 hospitals in New Jersey charged and were paid for level 2 pacemaker and similar procedures (APC 5222), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$42,412
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$9,168
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$7,533
Average per service
State rank
#43 of 48
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in New Jersey billed an average of $42,412 for level 2 pacemaker and similar procedures, about 4.6 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $9,168. That payment is 13% above the U.S. average of $8,088.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $9,168Billed $42,412
About 22¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in New Jersey billed for this service.
New Jersey hospitals: level 2 pacemaker and similar procedures
Every New Jersey hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
Lowest and highest allowed amounts in New Jersey
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare services. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Community Medical CenterToms River, NJ | $8,430 |
|---|---|
| Shore Memorial HospitalSomers Point, NJ | $8,622 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune City, NJ | $8,817 |
| Hunterdon Medical CenterFlemington, NJ | $8,891 |
| Inspira Medical Center VinelandVineland, NJ | $8,891 |
Highest
| Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ | $9,661 |
|---|---|
| Holy Name Medical CenterTeaneck, NJ | $9,661 |
| Valley HospitalRidgewood, NJ | $9,586 |
| Chilton HospitalPompton Plains, NJ | $9,555 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalNew Brunswick, NJ | $9,555 |
Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 2 pacemaker and similar procedures cost in New Jersey?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 2 pacemaker and similar procedures (APC 5222) at 50 hospitals in New Jersey was billed at $42,412 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $9,168, of which Medicare paid $7,533. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this service in New Jersey, average charges were 4.6 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.