Prices at 7 hospitals in California, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $451 — 240% above the US median ($133).
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital | Van Nuys, CA | $183 | $171 | ★ 1/5 | 234 min | 15.7% |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena | Gardena, CA | $719 | $487 | ★ 1/5 | 132 min | 16.3% |
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 July 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)
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