Prices at 3 hospitals in Fresno, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,090 — 159% above the US median ($2,738), roughly 12.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Surgical Hospital | Fresno, CA | $3,410 | $2,500 | — | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Fresno | Fresno, CA | $7,090 | $2,479 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | $13,538 | $5,035 | ★ 2/5 | 240 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. 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 $7,090 — about 12.3× the Medicare rate ($575). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,150).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $12,660 list price could save about $5,570 (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 Fresno
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Kuehn, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Fresno, CA | 65 |
| Regina Doi | Physician Assistant | Fresno, CA | 35 |
| Samantha Payseno, PA | Physician Assistant | Fresno, CA | 25 |
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