Prices at 6 hospitals in Los Angeles, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$15,178
Chargemaster (median)
$84,323
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$12,549
Medicare pays
$7,552
Typical cash range: $15,178 – $15,178. The median cash price is about 2.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health White Memorial 🍼 | Los Angeles, CA | $15,178 | $15,167 | ★ 3/5 | 202 min | 14.8% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
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