Prices at 3 hospitals in Bakersfield, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $875 — 73% below the US median ($3,274), roughly 6.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Medical Center 🍼 | Bakersfield, CA | $375 | $145 | ★ 1/5 | 306 min | — |
| Mercy Hospital 🍼 | Bakersfield, CA | $1,374 | $4,538 | ★ 3/5 | 193 min | — |
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. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. Data last updated October 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 $875 — about 6.4× the Medicare rate ($137). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($275).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,386 list price could save about $2,511 (74%).
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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