Prices at 4 hospitals in Orange, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $167 — 230% above the US median ($50), roughly 27.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Global Medical Center | Orange, CA | $33 | $8 | ★ 2/5 | 160 min | 15.2% |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | $300 | $70 | — | — | — |
| Healthbridge Children's Hospital-Orange | Orange, CA | $300 | $70 | — | — | — |
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 $167 — about 27.7× the Medicare rate ($6). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($12).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $177 list price could save about $11 (6%).
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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