Surgery
Brain fluid shunt surgery without complications cost in New Jersey
Brain fluid shunt surgery without complications usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In New Jersey
From 34 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New Jersey.
Nationwide typical: $21,682 (most listed prices $13,169–$79,760).
Cheapest in New Jersey
- CareOne Hackensack University Medical CenterBrain fluid shunt surgery without complicationsHospital stay only$2,500
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- CareOne Trinitas Regional Medical CenterBrain fluid shunt surgery without complicationsHospital stay only$2,500
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- $11,569
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- $13,169
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- $13,535
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- Jersey Shore University Medical CenterBrain fluid shunt surgery without complicationsHospital stay only$13,535
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- $13,535
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- $13,801
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI)Brain fluid shunt surgery without complicationsHospital stay only$13,930
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $13,930
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- $15,348
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
- $16,918
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Centrastate Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Brain fluid shunt surgery without complications
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.