Prices at 27 hospitals in California, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,878
Chargemaster (median)
$17,974
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$5,033
Medicare pays
$914
Typical cash range: $1,872 – $17,635.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar-sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital | Marina Del Rey, CA | $1,679 | $7,380 |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez, CA | $2,000 | — |
| Kaweah Health Medical Center | Visalia, CA | $4,466 | $5,562 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $4,878 | $29,009 |
| San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital | Banning, CA | $6,493 | $829 |
| Marinhealth Medical Center | Greenbrae, CA | $17,152 | $5,311 |
| Antelope Valley Hospital | Lancaster, CA | $18,360 | $1,046 |
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.