Prices at 7 hospitals in Sacramento, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $19,676 — 150% above the US median ($7,861), roughly 17.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $19,676 | $9,070 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hosp So Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $19,676 | $9,070 | ★ 2/5 | — | — |
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 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 $19,676 — about 17.0× the Medicare rate ($1,157). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,315).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $35,135 list price could save about $15,459 (44%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Sacramento
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Picetti, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Sacramento, CA | 23 |
| Paul Hong, M.D. | Undefined Physician type | Sacramento, CA | 22 |
| Kee Kim, M.D. | Neurosurgery | Sacramento, CA | 16 |
| Paul Hong, M.D. | Undefined Physician type | Sacramento, CA | 14 |
| Jennifer Bowman, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Sacramento, CA | 12 |
| Rachel Seeley, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Sacramento, CA | 11 |
| Hai Le, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Sacramento, CA | 11 |
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