Cooper University Hospital
1 COOPER PLAZA, Camden, NJ 08103
Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ has an average Medicare payment of $17,391 and a Value Score of D (45/100). Compare prices for 10 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Cooper University Hospital
Cooper University Hospital carries a CMS 2-star quality rating — below the national median on the federal Hospital Compare composite. Underlying outcome measures are uniformly negative: 1 mortality, 1 safety, and 1 readmission measures rate worse than the federal benchmark, with no measures rating better.
Cost-wise, Cooper University Hospital is mid-pack: $17,391 average payment across documented procedures, close to the median for U.S. acute-care facilities. The composite value score of 45/100 puts Cooper University Hospital in the middle of the value distribution: not a standout choice on cost-vs-quality grounds, but not poor either.
Ownership is non-profit, the dominant pattern in U.S. acute care. Non-profit hospitals generally reinvest operating margins rather than distribute them; the federal CMS measure set treats them identically to other ownership categories for reporting purposes. 10 distinct procedures are documented in CMS payment files for Cooper University Hospital. Top examples: Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC, Cesarean Section without CC/MCC, Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $14,963 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $11,010 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $14,822 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $35,342 |
Signs and Symptoms without MCC DRG 948 · Other | $10,697 |
Vaginal Delivery without Complicating Diagnoses DRG 775 · Obstetric | $8,313 |
Cellulitis with MCC DRG 603 · Infectious | $13,707 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $19,561 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $29,738 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $15,758 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Cooper University Hospital Compares
Cooper University Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $17,391, 16% below the New Jersey state average of $20,736. That is 10% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Cardiac, where the typical payment is $14,557 (19% above this hospital's average). Its Value Score of D (45/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Cooper University Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
Cooper University Hospital has an average payment of $17,391 across 10 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Cooper University Hospital has a CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
Cooper University Hospital has a Value Score of D (45/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Voluntary non-profit - Private facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, Cooper University Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 1 COOPER PLAZA, Camden, NJ 08103. Phone: (856) 342-2000.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.