Price Transparency – Westchester Medical Center Health Network

The information contained in this file is being provided in compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirement for hospitals to post a list of their standard charges, also called chargemaster, online in a machine-readable format. The chargemaster (charge description master or CDM) is the list of all individual items and services maintained by a hospital for which the hospital has established a charge. A chargemaster rate represents the dollar amount assigned to specific medical services before application of any negotiated discounts to third-party payers. The actual hospital charges will vary based on the type of care provided, treatments, individual health conditions and other factors.

Charges and rates updated 12/17/2024 and are subject to change. The chargemaster information, by itself, is not used to determine how much patients may need to pay, or to compare what a patient might owe a hospital. Your out-of-pocket costs will depend upon actual services that you receive, and if you are insured the hospital’s negotiated rates with your insurance plan and your insurance coverage. Your insurance coverage determines your co-payment, co-insurance percentage, and annual deductible. Please call your insurance company for a more accurate representation of your responsibility.

Westchester Medical Center (including Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Center)
Bon Secours Community Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
HealthAlliance Hospital
Margaretville Hospital
MidHudson Regional Hospital
St. Anthony Community Hospital

PLEASE NOTE THESE CHARGES ONLY INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL AND DO NOT INCLUDE FEES FROM YOUR SURGEON, ANESTHESIOLOGIST AND/OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BILLED BY THE PHYSICIAN AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL PROVIDERS. Typically, you will be billed separately for these professional services. Please call your physician office for additional information.

Chargemaster Frequently Asked Questions

The chargemaster is a comprehensive standard price list for the services provided by the hospital (medical procedures, lab tests, supplies, medications, etc.). Because it represents the full range of services the hospital provides, there are thousands of items listed.
The charges listed are generally not the amount a patient will pay.

If you have health insurance, your out-of-pocket expenses will depend on the specific services you receive, your specific health insurance coverage, and your insurance company’s contract with the hospital. Please contact your insurance company for more information.

If you do not have health insurance, you may be eligible for:

reduced costs under the hospital’s Financial Assistance Policy, or
subsidized health insurance programs such as Medicaid.
Please contact (914) 493-7830 for the Valhalla location and (845) 483-5406 for the Poughkeepsie location for more information.

Yes, hospital charges are standard for every patient, regardless of insurance status. The total charges on your patient bill will reflect the actual services that you receive, which may vary based on several factors, including your length of stay, the time it takes to complete your procedure, medications you receive, and other health conditions that could make your care more complicated.

In addition, your out-of-pocket expenses will depend on your specific insurance coverage and/or eligibility for discounted care based on the hospital’s Financial Assistance Policy.

: Patients with health insurance should contact their insurance company to get an estimate of their out-of-pocket expenses for a procedure. Patients without health insurance should contact (914) 493-7830 for the Valhalla location and (845) 483-5406 for the Poughkeepsie location for an estimate, information about the hospital’s Financial Assistance Policy, and whether you may be eligible for subsidized health insurance through programs such as Medicaid.

: Yes, the hospital chargemaster reflects hospital services only and does not include any professional fees such as physician services that are billed separately.
For estimated professional fees, please contact your physician’s office.

: Insurance companies have contracts with the hospital for discounts from charges. In addition, patients with health insurance are responsible for certain cost-sharing requirements such as deductibles, copayments, and/or coinsurance that vary by insurance plan.
Patients without health insurance can apply for support through the hospital to either receive insurance coverage (if eligible) or get help paying through the hospital’s Financial Assistance Policy. These programs will reduce the amount owed by the patient. Please contact (914) 493-7830 for the Valhalla location and (845) 483-5406 for the Poughkeepsie location for more information.

: Hospitals set their standard charges for services and items based on metrics, including the cost to provide patient care—which varies between hospitals. For example, charges will vary based on the location of the hospital, the availability of specialized services such as trauma and transplant services, whether it is a teaching hospital, its level of underpayment from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and services provided to the uninsured. Again, these listed charges are generally not what insurance companies or patients without insurance ultimately pay.

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The information contained in this file is being provided in compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirement for hospital to provide on online cost estimator. You can also utilize the online cost estimator tool below to get out-of-pocket costs for common procedures at Westchester Medical Center and MidHudson Regional Hospital.

Although the estimator will take into consideration the insurance plan, if any, along with any patient responsibilities, please note that estimates are not a guarantee of the final bill. Your out-of-pocket costs will depend upon actual services that you receive, and, if you are insured, the hospital’s negotiated rates with your insurance plan and your insurance coverage. Your insurance coverage determines your co-payment, co-insurance percentage, and annual deductible. Please call your insurance company for a more accurate representation of your responsibility. PLEASE NOTE THESE ESTIMATES ONLY INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL AND DO NOT INCLUDE FEES FROM YOUR SURGEON, ANESTHESIOLOGIST AND/OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BILLED BY THE PHYSICIAN AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL PROVIDERS. Typically, you will be billed separately for these professional services. Please call your physician office for additional information.

Shoppable Services

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The information is being provided in compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirement for hospitals to post online a list of Shoppable services. Shoppable service is defined as: A service that can be scheduled by a healthcare consumer in advance. The list of Shoppable Services is an informational tool for consumers only, not intended for media or commercial use. Last updated 03/06/2024.

Charges and rates are subject to change anytime. This list includes: average hospital charges, negotiated rates for commercial payers, Medicare and Medicaid HMO payer-specific negotiated rates, discounted cash prices (eligible to self-pay individuals when certain conditions are met), and de-identified minimum and maximum negotiated rates for Shoppable Services.

PLEASE NOTE THESE CHARGES ONLY INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL AND DO NOT INCLUDE FEES FROM YOUR SURGEON, ANESTHESIOLOGIST AND/OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BILLED BY THE PHYSICIAN AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL PROVIDERS. Typically, you will be billed separately for these professional services. Please call your physician office for additional information.

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