Hackensack University Medical Center
30 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ has an average Medicare payment of $16,285 and a Value Score of A (86/100). Compare prices for 11 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center sits at the top of the CMS Hospital Compare ranking with 5 stars — a designation that signals consistently strong performance across the federal quality measure set. The underlying CMS Hospital Compare measures are mostly favorable — the better-than-benchmark count exceeds the worse-than-benchmark count by a meaningful margin.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Hackensack University Medical Center is $16,285, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. The value composite — quality measures weighted against payment data — comes out to 86/100, putting Hackensack University Medical Center in the upper bracket of the LakeQuality value rubric.
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. The CMS payment record for Hackensack University Medical Center lists 11 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC, Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC, Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement. 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 |
|---|---|
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $15,425 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC DRG 194 · Respiratory | $16,201 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $32,087 |
Signs and Symptoms without MCC DRG 948 · Other | $8,462 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $11,966 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $15,410 |
Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure DRG 189 · Respiratory | $14,282 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $11,952 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $21,087 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $15,302 |
Nutritional and Misc Metabolic Disorders with MCC DRG 641 · Metabolic | $16,965 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Hackensack University Medical Center Compares
Hackensack University Medical Center has an average Medicare payment of $16,285, 21% below the New Jersey state average of $20,736. That is 3% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Cardiac, where the typical payment is $14,557 (12% above this hospital's average). Its Value Score of A (86/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Hackensack University Medical Center Cost & Quality FAQ
Hackensack University Medical Center has an average payment of $16,285 across 11 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Hackensack University Medical Center has a CMS star rating of 5 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
Hackensack University Medical Center has a Value Score of A (86/100). 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, Hackensack University Medical Center offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 30 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone: (551) 996-2000.
Explore Hospital Cost Data
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.