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Childrens Specialized Hospital Pricing Analysis

200 SOMERSET ST, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

B

Below average prices

Price Multiplier

13x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

846

9 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 13x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $1,300 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Childrens Specialized Hospital charges 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
CT scan — head/brain (no contrast)70450$3,885$107+$3,779
CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)74176$4,039$183+$3,856
Neurorhb-eval(cst) 300 Min90845$2,892$109+$2,783
MRI — brain (no contrast)70551$3,885$195+$3,690
MRI Cervical Spine Without Contrst72141$3,701$191+$3,510
CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (with and without contrast)74178$6,334$338+$5,996
CT scan — head/brain (with and without contrast)70470$3,166$173+$2,993

About Childrens Specialized Hospital

Childrens Specialized Hospital in NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ charges about 13x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 9 procedures 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.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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