Prices at 4 hospitals in Anaheim, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $34 — 33% below the US median ($51), roughly 5.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $6 | $6 | ★ 2/5 | 190 min | — |
| Anaheim Global Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $34 | $8 | ★ 2/5 | 157 min | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Orange County-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | $78 | $6 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
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 $34 — about 5.5× 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 $111 list price could save about $77 (69%).
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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