Price Transparency

At Berwick Hospital Center, we are dedicated to supporting patients and families throughout their care journey. We understand that navigating healthcare costs can feel overwhelming, and we believe you deserve clear, accessible information to help you make confident decisions about your treatment options.

To support transparency, we provide several convenient ways for you to learn more about your potential financial responsibility when planning or receiving care.

Our admissions and billing team is available to help you understand expected costs based on your insurance coverage or self-pay status. We can guide you through estimated out-of-pocket expenses, available discounts, and payment plans.

You can reach us easily through the following:

📞 PHONE: (570) 759-5000
📧 EMAIL: contactus@berwickhospitalcenter.com

Access to Standard Charge Information

We offer a downloadable file containing our standard charges for hospital services. This information reflects our internal pricing before insurance discounts or negotiated rates are applied.

Because charge lists can seem complex, here is a simple explanation of common terms:

Standard Charge

This is the base amount assigned to a service. It is not the final amount a patient or insurance company typically pays.

Actual Cost

This depends on who is viewing it:

• For patients: the amount you personally owe.

• For hospitals: the resources required to deliver care.

• For insurers: the reimbursement paid to the hospital.

Patient Responsibility (Out-of-Pocket)

Your share of the bill, determined by your insurance plan’s deductible, coinsurance, or copayments.

Insurance-Negotiated Rate (Allowed Amount)

The price your insurance company has agreed to pay the hospital. This varies depending on your specific plan and insurer.

What to Expect From the Charge File

The document includes:

• Charge descriptions

• Internal charge codes

• Standard hospital charges for services

However, it’s important to understand that these listed charges:

• Do not represent what you will owe as a patient.

• Do not show the negotiated rates between the hospital and your insurance plan.

• Do not include certain fees such as professional provider charges (physicians, specialists), lab work sent to outside labs, or prescriptions ordered by a provider.

Actual patient responsibility varies from person to person.

For a more accurate estimate, we encourage you to reach out to our financial services team.