Centrastate Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
176x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,681
97 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Centrastate Medical Centercharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vent Mgmt Init Day | 94002 | $38,677 | $86 | +$38,592 |
| Njx C/P/a Cavernosa W/Pharmacologic Agt | 54235 | $38,525 | $95 | +$38,430 |
| Endoscopic Papilla Cannulation Bile/Pancreatic | 43273 | $35,960 | $102 | +$35,858 |
| Et Intubation Emergent | 31500 | $38,677 | $133 | +$38,544 |
| Intraop Sentinel Lymph Node ID W/Dye Injection | 38900 | $41,933 | $145 | +$41,788 |
| Allograft for Spine Surgery Only Structural | 20931 | $27,860 | $98 | +$27,762 |
| Mod Sedation 5+ Yrs 1st 15 Min | 99152 | $13,933 | $51 | +$13,881 |
| Ins Tube Thoracostomy Open | 32551 | $36,317 | $143 | +$36,174 |
About Centrastate Medical Center Pricing
Centrastate Medical Center in , NJ charges 176x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 97procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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