Level 3 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in New Jersey
What 12 hospitals in New Jersey charged and were paid for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$48,427
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$15,198
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$13,558
Average per service
State rank
#24 of 25
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in New Jersey billed an average of $48,427 for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures, about 3.2 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $15,198. That payment is 15% above the U.S. average of $13,171.
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 $15,198Billed $48,427
About 31¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in New Jersey billed for this service.
New Jersey hospitals: level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures
Every New Jersey hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack | 49 | $46,625 | $15,471 | $13,827 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune City | 17 | $53,618 | $14,413 | $12,781 |
| Hunterdon Medical CenterFlemington | – | – | – | – |
| Holy Name Medical CenterTeaneck | – | – | – | – |
| Valley HospitalRidgewood | – | – | – | – |
| Cooper University HospitalCamden | – | – | – | – |
| Riverview Medical CenterRed Bank | – | – | – | – |
| Capital Health System-Mercer CampusTrenton | – | – | – | – |
| Monmouth Medical CenterLong Branch | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Barnabas Medical CenterLivingston | – | – | – | – |
| Jefferson Stratford HospitalCherry Hill | – | – | – | – |
| Jfk Medical CenterEdison | – | – | – | – |
Level 3 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures cost in New Jersey?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463) at 12 hospitals in New Jersey was billed at $48,427 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $15,198, of which Medicare paid $13,558. 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 3.2 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.