Ocean Medical Center

425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724 · (732) 840-2200

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - OtherEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$18what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

−$985,169net income, all sources

−0.6%margin on patient care alone

$9.8Mcost of charity care (2.0% of costs)

$26.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

313beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 2024. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	498	$122,354	$19,389
Heart failure, with major complications 291	357	$91,479	$12,618
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	198	$78,382	$12,684
Lung infection, with major complications 177	188	$97,299	$16,384
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	144	$91,296	$15,123
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	140	$69,785	$9,479
Urinary tract infection 690	137	$53,888	$8,196
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	126	$59,467	$8,341
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	124	$72,750	$10,936
Kidney failure, with complications 683	121	$67,067	$9,344
Sepsis 872	121	$65,606	$10,080
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	116	$51,817	$9,634
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	98	$101,740	$14,404
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	94	$99,927	$19,295
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	90	$102,220	$17,352
Heart attack, with major complications 280	88	$112,698	$14,833
Respiratory failure 189	87	$78,016	$12,492
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	85	$272,003	$48,107
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	59	$58,335	$7,261
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	56	$77,057	$10,029
Pneumonia, with complications 194	56	$54,937	$7,693
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	55	$250,936	$43,382
Anemia and blood disorders 812	55	$76,882	$9,057
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	54	$85,812	$12,843
COPD, with major complications 190	53	$69,123	$11,052
Stroke, with major complications 064	52	$116,381	$17,266
Fainting 312	51	$73,064	$8,912
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	51	$148,074	$25,127
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	45	$148,021	$26,542
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	44	$99,701	$12,216
Heart stent 322	44	$104,852	$21,176
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	43	$103,397	$19,861
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	41	$152,727	$21,929
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	41	$90,076	$12,340
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	41	$66,817	$10,729
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	41	$117,311	$14,487
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	40	$66,958	$9,099
Lung infection, with complications 178	39	$73,330	$10,405
Diabetes, with complications 638	38	$66,609	$8,945
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	38	$58,523	$7,743
Heart attack, with complications 281	37	$57,201	$8,253
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	37	$182,147	$29,132
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	35	$100,213	$16,336
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	34	$57,420	$8,175
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	32	$156,682	$23,814
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	32	$62,201	$9,337
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	32	$120,411	$31,330
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	31	$140,341	$19,455
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	30	$74,117	$13,628
Coagulation Disorders 813	29	$98,916	$15,545
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	29	$228,614	$42,249
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	28	$127,509	$16,785
Heart catheterization 287	27	$92,096	$10,724
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	27	$104,756	$18,183
Back problems (no surgery) 552	27	$64,525	$8,943
High blood pressure 305	26	$72,105	$7,358
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	25	$131,487	$21,694
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	25	$74,838	$9,415
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	25	$359,074	$59,768
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	24	$107,451	$17,480
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	24	$112,217	$18,876
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 417	24	$108,977	$23,389
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	23	$70,423	$12,144
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	23	$74,705	$9,889
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	23	$73,791	$8,289
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	22	$61,322	$10,893
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	22	$95,738	$13,704
Irregular heartbeat 310	21	$43,677	$5,663
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	21	$70,246	$10,172
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	20	$62,520	$9,833
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	20	$234,840	$45,603
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	20	$68,842	$8,032
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	20	$90,597	$19,082
Diabetes, with major complications 637	20	$88,563	$13,398
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	20	$90,798	$14,664
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	19	$70,881	$10,795
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	19	$146,192	$25,437
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	19	$69,084	$7,470
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	18	$218,022	$31,628
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	18	$132,324	$19,971
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	18	$81,080	$10,128
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	17	$77,476	$7,315
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	17	$91,655	$13,168
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	17	$122,329	$21,052
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	17	$109,241	$16,776
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	17	$96,293	$13,920
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	16	$48,823	$10,349
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 062	16	$119,312	$16,735
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	16	$112,784	$40,357
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	16	$52,264	$5,546
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	16	$49,485	$8,151
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	16	$78,952	$9,388
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	16	$112,202	$11,676
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	16	$136,076	$29,377
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	16	$105,964	$16,700
Seizures 101	15	$76,110	$8,808
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	15	$54,419	$9,885
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 356	15	$221,728	$39,720
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	15	$124,947	$38,856
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	15	$110,254	$20,511
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	15	$67,665	$8,333
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	15	$82,712	$14,889
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	15	$136,882	$21,009
Fever and Inflammatory Conditions 864	15	$82,675	$8,746
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	14	$115,434	$30,183
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	14	$97,404	$13,514
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Without Cc/Mcc 379	14	$54,789	$7,419
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 564	14	$97,286	$14,952
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	13	$252,761	$34,406
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	13	$120,405	$16,420
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	13	$111,242	$25,743
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	13	$131,778	$17,548
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	13	$65,611	$9,824
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	12	$63,844	$9,818
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	12	$54,223	$7,705
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	12	$83,001	$16,765
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	12	$197,157	$46,475
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 419	12	$79,022	$12,292
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 466	12	$152,060	$40,218
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 554	12	$57,574	$8,005
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	12	$122,657	$24,148
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	12	$272,614	$39,691
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 896	12	$130,271	$19,921
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 073	11	$91,137	$13,978
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	11	$123,216	$15,863
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	11	$86,301	$15,500
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 438	11	$106,048	$15,275
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 565	11	$61,474	$9,565
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	11	$80,839	$14,530
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 684	11	$57,870	$5,800
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	11	$98,624	$15,309

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