Prices at 3 hospitals in Anaheim, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,490
Chargemaster (median)
$4,717
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,161
Medicare pays
$371
$1,226$1,754
Median cash $1,490 · Medicare $371 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,226 – $1,754. The median cash price is about 4.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $1,160 | $1,161 | ★ 2/5 | 196 min | 16.6% |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Orange County – Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | $1,820 | $1,139 | ★ 4/5 | — | 15.2% |
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.
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