Queens Hospital Center
Queens Hospital Center in Jamaica, NY charges 1.6x the Medicare reimbursement rate across 26 analyzed procedures at this nonprofit-private facility.
Jamaica, NY 11432 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 2/5
About the analyst
Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.
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Pricing grade
A
Excellent
Avg markup vs Medicare
1.61x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
2.99x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
26
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
3.8%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORGANIC DISTURBANCES AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | 884 | $95,994 | $47,997 | — | 3x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC | 377 | $95,186 | $47,593 | — | 2.7x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITH MV >96 HOURS | 870 | $257,783 | $128,891 | — | 2.6x |
| CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC | 603 | $66,947 | $33,473 | — | 2.5x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $83,105 | $41,553 | — | 2.1x |
| DIABETES WITH MCC | 637 | $67,426 | $33,713 | — | 2.1x |
| RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS | 208 | $86,177 | $43,089 | — | 1.8x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC | 280 | $68,122 | $34,061 | — | 1.8x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH MCC | 640 | $62,240 | $31,120 | — | 1.8x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC | 193 | $52,576 | $26,288 | — | 1.7x |
| SEIZURES WITH MCC | 100 | $67,657 | $33,829 | — | 1.7x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC | 872 | $44,218 | $22,109 | — | 1.6x |
| RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC | 682 | $56,549 | $28,274 | — | 1.6x |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC | 177 | $57,008 | $28,504 | — | 1.6x |
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC | 190 | $45,351 | $22,675 | — | 1.5x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $41,505 | $20,752 | — | 1.3x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC | 690 | $36,286 | $18,143 | — | 1.3x |
| DEGENERATIVE NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 057 | $38,830 | $19,415 | — | 1.3x |
| SEIZURES WITHOUT MCC | 101 | $30,051 | $15,025 | — | 1.1x |
| RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 812 | $33,547 | $16,774 | — | 1.1x |
| SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE | 312 | $30,634 | $15,317 | — | 1.1x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC | 689 | $33,046 | $16,523 | — | 1.1x |
| POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECTS OF DRUGS WITH MCC | 917 | $38,474 | $19,237 | — | 1.1x |
| ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 392 | $25,118 | $12,559 | — | 0.9x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC | 281 | $22,597 | $11,298 | — | 0.8x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC | 309 | $19,229 | $9,615 | — | 0.7x |
How QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER compares to nearby hospitals
Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.
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Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.
Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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