Prices at 4 hospitals in Los Angeles, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$569
Chargemaster (median)
$748
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$308
Medicare pays
$129
Typical cash range: $387 – $936.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – West La | Los Angeles, CA | $387 | $241 | ★ 3/5 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $387 | $241 | ★ 5/5 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | $750 | $375 | ★ 1/5 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $1,016 | $9,060 | ★ 5/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.