Prices at 4 hospitals in Los Angeles, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,424
Chargemaster (median)
$5,792
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$511
Medicare pays
$245
Typical cash range: $2,964 – $7,120.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – West La | Los Angeles, CA | $2,964 | $397 | ★ 3/5 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $2,964 | $397 | ★ 5/5 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | $5,884 | $625 | ★ 1/5 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $7,649 | $1,726 | ★ 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.