Prices at 3 hospitals in Orange, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$240
Chargemaster (median)
$240
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$135
Medicare pays
$17
Typical cash range: $121 – $240. The median cash price is about 14.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Global Medical Center | Orange, CA | $91 | $18 | ★ 2/5 | 160 min | 15.2% |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | Orange, CA | $240 | $135 | — | — | — |
| Healthbridge Children's Hospital – Orange | Orange, CA | $240 | $135 | — | — | — |
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. 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.