Prices at 3 hospitals in Anaheim, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,014 — 51% above the US median ($1,335), roughly 14.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Orange County-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | $1,778 | $1,888 | ★ 4/5 | — | 15.2% |
| West Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,014 | $2,015 | ★ 2/5 | 196 min | 16.6% |
| Anaheim Global Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $7,806 | $3,903 | ★ 2/5 | 151 min | 14.7% |
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. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $2,014 — about 14.1× the Medicare rate ($143). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($286).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $7,806 list price could save about $5,792 (74%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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