D&C (Dilation and Curettage) Cost in New Jersey (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a d&c (dilation and curettage) cost in New Jersey?

Where you have a d&c (dilation and curettage) done in New Jersey swings the bill from $2,556 to $3,939 for identical care. The median cash price across 42 reporting hospitals is $3,549. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Where d&c (dilation and curettage) costs vary in New Jersey

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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New Jersey has a dense hospital landscape with RWJBarnabas Health, Atlantic Health System, Hackensack Meridian Health, and others competing for commercial contracts - but high labor costs, real estate, and regulatory burden keep prices elevated despite the competition. Northern New Jersey facilities are influenced by New York City-adjacent wage indices, which are among the highest in the country.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (3) report prices above $6,974, including Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases at $5,002, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Frequently asked questions: d&c (dilation and curettage) costs in New Jersey

How much does a d&c (dilation and curettage) cost in New Jersey?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $476, with most facilities between $112 and $1,852 (based on 42 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $1,185, with a median of $3,549; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a d&c (dilation and curettage) in New Jersey?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our New Jersey data is St Luke's Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg at about $1,185. By metro, Newark has the lowest median ($3,170). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a d&c (dilation and curettage) so much cheaper at some New Jersey hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 16.5× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New Jersey, the median cash (self-pay) price is $3,549 versus a median negotiated rate of $476 - about 7.5× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a d&c (dilation and curettage) in New Jersey?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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