St Francis Medical Center
St Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, CA publishes cash prices for 273 common procedures listed here, from its own machine-readable price file updated Sep 1, 2026. Compared with other hospitals in the state, its outpatient cash prices are below the California median for 254 of 269 procedures and above it for 5. By typical cash price it ranks #14 of 168 California hospitals and #5 of 49 hospitals in the Los Angeles, CA area, cheapest first. Click a procedure to compare it with other hospitals nearby.
3630 East Imperial Highway Lynwood, CA 90262 Collected Sep 27, 2026 Source price file (310) 900-8900
Acute care hospital No emergency department CMS star rating 3 of 5 CCN 050104 · CMS hospital register
CMS price transparency record
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enforces the rule that makes hospitals publish their prices. Its public enforcement list shows 2 actions for a hospital named St Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, CA:
- Feb 15, 2024 Warning notice
- May 23, 2024 Case closed
Warning notice: CMS reviewed the hospital and told it that it had found possible violations of the price transparency rules. Case closed: CMS closed the case after the hospital addressed the problems.
A notice records a step in a CMS review; it is not a court finding. Source: CMS, Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, actions through Jul 31, 2026.
Scans and imaging
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs California | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankle X-ray, complete, 3 or more views CPT 73610 Hc X-Ray Ankle 3+ Vw | $111.00 | $623.00 | $26.32–$560.70 | 73% below | 82% |
| Ankle-brachial index (ABI), blood pressure test for leg arteries CPT 93922 Hc Non-Inv Physiologic Std Extrem Art 1-2 Lvl, Lmt | $170.00 | $981.27 | $50.82–$883.14 | 70% below | 83% |
| Barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast) CPT 74220 Hc Esophagram | $224.00 | $1,148.00 | $40.98–$1,033.20 | 58% below | 80% |
| Bone scan, whole body (nuclear medicine) CPT 78306 Hc Nm Bone Imaging, Whole Body | $511.00 | $3,313.17 | $171.95–$2,981.85 | 76% below | 85% |
| Breast ultrasound, complete, one breast one side CPT 76641 Hc Us, Breast Unilat Complete | $133.00 | $941.00 | $65.44–$846.90 | 76% below | 86% |
| Breast ultrasound, limited (one breast or one area) one side CPT 76642 Hc Ultrasound Breast Unilat Limited | $111.00 | $752.85 | $49.43–$677.57 | 73% below | 85% |
| CT angiography of the chest (CTA), for blood clots in the lungs CPT 71275 Hc Ct Angio, Chest, Combo, Incl Image Proc | $224.00 | $1,639.98 | $192.35–$1,475.98 | 93% below | 86% |
| CT angiography of the heart arteries with contrast dye (coronary CTA), including calcium score CPT 75574 Hc Ct Angiography Coro/Heart 3D | $446.00 | $1,623.06 | $227.85–$1,460.75 | 82% below | 73% |
| CT of the heart without contrast dye to measure coronary calcium CPT 75571 Hc Ct Heart W/O Contrast Quant Eval Coronary Calcium - 75571 - 35200040 | $111.00 | $781.92 | $59.37–$703.73 | 65% below | 86% |
| CT of the heart without contrast dye to measure coronary calcium CPT 75571 Hc Ct Heart W/O Contrast Quant Eval Coronary Calcium - 75571 - 35200045 | $111.00 | $781.92 | $59.37–$703.73 | 65% below | 86% |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, no contrast dye CPT 74176 Hc Ct Scan Abdomen/Pelvis Wo Contrast | $305.00 | $2,101.68 | $101.10–$1,891.51 | 89% below | 85% |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, with contrast dye CPT 74177 Hc Ct Scan Abdomen/Pelvis W Contrast | $446.00 | $3,436.65 | $202.90–$3,092.99 | 89% below | 87% |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without and then with contrast dye CPT 74178 Hc Ct Scan Abdomen/Pelvis Combo | $446.00 | $3,436.65 | $233.05–$3,092.99 | 90% below | 87% |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast CPT 74160 Hc Ct Scan Of Abdomen Contrast | $224.00 | $1,639.98 | $221.59–$1,475.98 | 90% below | 86% |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast CPT 74150 Hc Ct Scan,Abdomen,W/O Contrast | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $116.66–$907.85 | 93% below | 87% |
| CT scan of the face and sinuses, no contrast dye CPT 70486 Hc Ct Scan,Maxillofacial Area,W/O Contrast | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $125.62–$907.85 | 94% below | 87% |
| CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye CPT 70450 Hc Ct Scan,Head/Brain,W/O Contrast Matl | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $94.42–$907.85 | 94% below | 87% |
| CT scan of the head with contrast CPT 70460 Hc Ct Scan Head Contrast | $224.00 | $1,639.98 | $137.27–$1,475.98 | 92% below | 86% |
| CT scan of the head without and with contrast CPT 70470 Hc Ct Scan Head Combo | $224.00 | $1,639.98 | $163.90–$1,475.98 | 92% below | 86% |
| CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast dye CPT 72193 Hc Ct Scan Of Pelvis Contrast | $224.00 | $1,639.98 | $222.88–$1,475.98 | 91% below | 86% |
| Carotid artery ultrasound (duplex), both sides of the neck both sides CPT 93880 Hc Duplex Scan Extracranial,Bilat | $305.00 | $2,105.00 | $168.51–$1,894.50 | — | 86% |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views CPT 71046 Hc Chest X-Ray 2 Vw | $111.00 | $678.00 | $18.13–$610.20 | 71% below | 84% |
| Chest X-ray, single view CPT 71045 Hc Chest X-Ray 1 Vw | $111.00 | $600.00 | $9.71–$540.00 | 67% below | 82% |
| Complete ultrasound of the back of the abdomen, such as both kidneys CPT 76770 Hc Us,Retroperit, B-Scan/Real Time,Complete | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $79.89–$907.85 | 84% below | 87% |
| DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine CPT 77080 Hc Dexa,Bone Density, 1 + Site, Axial Skeleton | $133.00 | $783.00 | $26.05–$704.70 | 72% below | 83% |
| Detailed fetal anatomy ultrasound, through the belly, one baby CPT 76811 Hc Us,Preg Uter,Fet & Mat,+ Detl Fet Exm | $305.00 | $1,509.00 | $77.75–$1,358.10 | 63% below | 80% |
| Diagnostic CT scan of the chest, no contrast dye CPT 71250 Hc Diagnostic Computed Tomography Thorax W/O Cntrst | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $133.32–$907.85 | 93% below | 87% |
| Diagnostic CT scan of the chest, with contrast dye CPT 71260 Hc Diagnostic Computed Tomography Thorax W/Contrast | $224.00 | $1,639.98 | $170.83–$1,475.98 | 90% below | 86% |
| Diagnostic mammogram, both breasts both sides CPT 77066 Hc Mammography; Bilateral | $130.00 | $956.00 | $108.06–$860.40 | — | 86% |
| Diagnostic mammogram, one breast one side CPT 77065 Hc Mammography; Unilateral | $101.00 | $626.00 | $84.30–$563.40 | 71% below | 84% |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg arteries, both legs both sides CPT 93925 Hc Duplex Lo Extrem Art Bilat | $305.00 | $1,631.28 | $104.21–$1,468.15 | — | 81% |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg veins, both legs both sides CPT 93970 Hc Duplex Extrem Venous,Bilat | $305.00 | $2,042.00 | $173.75–$1,837.80 | — | 85% |
| Echocardiogram through the chest wall, complete, with Doppler CPT 93306 Hc Tte W Or Wo Fol Wcon,Doppler - 93306 - 48300017 - 48300017 | $699.00 | $4,334.22 | $177.42–$3,900.80 | 71% below | 84% |
| Echocardiogram through the chest wall, complete, with Doppler CPT 93306 Hc Echo Heart Xthoracic,Complete W Doppler - 93306 - 48300001 | $699.00 | $4,334.22 | $177.42–$3,900.80 | 71% below | 84% |
| HIDA scan: nuclear imaging of the liver, bile ducts and gallbladder CPT 78226 Hc Nm Hepatobiliary Syst Imaging Including Gallbladdr | $511.00 | $2,548.00 | $261.91–$2,293.20 | 67% below | 80% |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views CPT 73562 Hc X-Ray Knee 3 View | $111.00 | $714.00 | $25.15–$642.60 | 73% below | 84% |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound of one organ or area, such as the gallbladder CPT 76705 Hc Us, Abdomen Limited | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $60.12–$907.85 | 84% below | 87% |
| Low-dose CT of the chest for lung cancer screening, no contrast dye CPT 71271 Hc Computed Tomography Thorax Lw Dose Lng Ca Scr C- | $133.00 | $961.92 | $86.98–$865.73 | 67% below | 86% |
| MRI of knee or other lower-limb joint, no contrast dye CPT 73721 Hc Mri Lower Extrem Jt, W/O Contrast | $305.00 | $2,444.00 | $206.20–$2,199.60 | 88% below | 88% |
| MRI of knee or other lower-limb joint, without and then with contrast dye CPT 73723 Hc Mri Joint Of Leg. Combo | $446.00 | $2,350.00 | $300.20–$2,115.00 | 88% below | 81% |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast CPT 74181 Hc Mri Abdomen Wo Contrast | $305.00 | $2,097.36 | $216.39–$1,887.62 | 88% below | 85% |
| MRI of the abdomen, without and then with contrast dye CPT 74183 Hc Mri Abdomen Wo/W Contrast | $446.00 | $3,436.65 | $263.48–$3,092.99 | 90% below | 87% |
| MRI of the brain, no contrast dye CPT 70551 Hc Mri Brain | $305.00 | $2,097.36 | $188.21–$1,887.62 | 88% below | 85% |
| MRI of the brain, with and without contrast dye CPT 70553 Hc Mri Brain Combo | $446.00 | $3,436.65 | $316.79–$3,092.99 | 88% below | 87% |
| MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye CPT 72148 Hc Mri, Lumbar Spine | $305.00 | $2,097.36 | $181.42–$1,887.62 | 88% below | 85% |
| MRI of the lower back, without and then with contrast dye CPT 72158 Hc Mri, Lumbar Spine Combo | $446.00 | $3,436.65 | $318.04–$3,092.99 | 89% below | 87% |
| MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), no contrast dye CPT 72146 Hc Mri, Dorsal Spine | $305.00 | $2,097.36 | $183.45–$1,887.62 | 87% below | 85% |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without and with contrast CPT 72156 Hc Mri, Cerv Spine Combo | $446.00 | $3,436.65 | $319.01–$3,092.99 | 89% below | 87% |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye CPT 72141 Hc Mri, Cerv Spine | $305.00 | $2,097.36 | $181.08–$1,887.62 | 88% below | 85% |
| MRI of the pelvis without and with contrast CPT 72197 Hc Mri, Pelvis, Combo | $446.00 | $3,436.65 | $263.00–$3,092.99 | 87% below | 87% |
| MRI of the pelvis, no contrast dye CPT 72195 Hc Mri, Pelvis, W/O Contrast | $305.00 | $2,097.36 | $185.60–$1,887.62 | 86% below | 85% |
| MRI of the shoulder, elbow or wrist joint, no contrast dye CPT 73221 Hc Mri Joint Upper Extrem Wo Contrast | $305.00 | $2,097.36 | $206.55–$1,887.62 | 88% below | 85% |
| Nuclear stress test imaging (SPECT), rest and stress studies CPT 78452 Hc Nm Myocardial Spect Multiple Studies | $1,656.00 | $7,664.73 | $295.90–$6,898.26 | 55% below | 78% |
| Pelvic ultrasound (not pregnancy), limited or follow-up CPT 76857 Hc Us Pelvis Nonobst Limited/Fu | $133.00 | $1,071.00 | $30.24–$963.90 | 74% below | 88% |
| Pelvic ultrasound through the belly, complete (not pregnancy) CPT 76856 Hc Ultrasound,Pelvic (Nonobstetric) | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $67.93–$907.85 | 86% below | 87% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound after 14 weeks, one baby CPT 76805 Hc Us, Ob >/= 14 Wks, Sngl Fetus | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $90.65–$907.85 | 82% below | 87% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound before 14 weeks, through the belly, one baby CPT 76801 Hc Us, Ob < 14 Wks, Single Fetus | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $47.84–$907.85 | 81% below | 87% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound, limited (heartbeat, position, fluid) CPT 76815 Hc Us,Pregnant Uterus,Limited, 1/> Fetuses | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $56.89–$907.85 | 74% below | 87% |
| Screening mammogram, both breasts CPT 77067 Hc Mammogram, Screening | $107.00 | $594.59 | $88.39–$535.13 | 59% below | 82% |
| Shoulder X-ray, complete, 2 or more views CPT 73030 Hc X-Ray Shoulder 2+ Vw | $111.00 | $691.00 | $25.59–$621.90 | 78% below | 84% |
| Stress echocardiogram, complete, including the stress test and supervision CPT 93351 Hc Tte W Or W/O Contr, Cont Ecg - 93351 - 48300018 | $699.00 | $3,927.00 | $123.65–$3,534.30 | 60% below | 82% |
| Stress echocardiogram, complete, including the stress test and supervision CPT 93351 Hc Echo Tthrc R-T 2D W/Wo M-Mode Rst&Strs Cont Ecg | $699.00 | $2,407.90 | $123.65–$3,534.30 | 60% below | 71% |
| Swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) CPT 74230 Hc Swallowing Fcn,W/Cine &/Or Video | $224.00 | $1,216.00 | $59.57–$1,094.40 | 61% below | 82% |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound CPT 76830 Hc Ultrasound,Transvaginal | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $70.84–$907.85 | 76% below | 87% |
| Transvaginal ultrasound during pregnancy CPT 76817 Hc Us,Pregnant Uterus,Transvaginal | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $51.77–$907.85 | 77% below | 87% |
| Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete CPT 76700 Hc Us, Abdom,B-Scan &/Or Real Time,Complete | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $82.35–$907.85 | 87% below | 87% |
| Ultrasound of the scrotum and testicles CPT 76870 Hc Ultrasound,Scrotum & Contents | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $47.16–$907.85 | 85% below | 87% |
| Ultrasound of the soft tissues of the head and neck, such as the thyroid CPT 76536 Hc Us, Head/Neck Tissues,Real Time | $133.00 | $1,099.00 | $65.98–$989.10 | 84% below | 88% |
| Upper GI series (X-ray of esophagus, stomach and duodenum with contrast) CPT 74240 Hc Xray Upper Gi Tract | $224.00 | $1,302.00 | $103.91–$1,171.80 | 63% below | 83% |
| Vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study CPT 93971 Hc Duplex Extrem Venous,Uni Or Ltd | $133.00 | $1,008.72 | $101.89–$907.85 | 84% below | 87% |
| Wrist X-ray, complete, 3 or more views CPT 73110 Hc X-Ray Wrist 3+ Vw | $111.00 | $602.00 | $27.41–$541.80 | 74% below | 82% |
| X-ray of one hip, 2 or 3 views, with the pelvis when included one side CPT 73502 Hc Xray Hip W Pelvis, Unilat 2-3 Vw | $111.00 | $597.42 | $27.59–$537.68 | 71% below | 81% |
| X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view CPT 74018 Hc Radiologic Exam Abdomen 1 View | $111.00 | $516.96 | $16.73–$465.26 | 63% below | 79% |
| X-ray of the ankle, 2 views CPT 73600 Hc X-Ray Ankle 2 Vw | $111.00 | $516.96 | $19.92–$465.26 | 63% below | 79% |
| X-ray of the finger(s), 2 or more views CPT 73140 Hc X-Ray Exam Of Finger(S) | $111.00 | $516.96 | $17.67–$465.26 | 58% below | 79% |
| X-ray of the foot, 2 views CPT 73620 Hc X-Ray Foot 2 Vw | $111.00 | $544.00 | $17.87–$489.60 | 63% below | 80% |
| X-ray of the foot, complete, 3 or more views CPT 73630 Hc X-Ray Foot 3+ Vw | $111.00 | $605.00 | $25.01–$544.50 | 72% below | 82% |
| X-ray of the hand, 3 or more views CPT 73130 Hc X-Ray Hand 3+ Vw | $111.00 | $589.00 | $26.32–$530.10 | 74% below | 81% |
| X-ray of the knee, 1 or 2 views CPT 73560 Hc X-Ray Knee 1 Or 2 View | $111.00 | $548.00 | $20.19–$493.20 | 67% below | 80% |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views CPT 72100 Hc X-Ray Lumbar Spine 2/3 Vw | $133.00 | $811.00 | $29.98–$729.90 | 71% below | 84% |
| X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views CPT 72110 Hc X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw | $133.00 | $1,036.00 | $43.40–$932.40 | 77% below | 87% |
| X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views CPT 72070 Hc X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw | $133.00 | $642.00 | $27.35–$577.80 | 63% below | 79% |
| X-ray of the nasal bones, 3 or more views CPT 70160 Hc X-Ray Nasal Bones | $111.00 | $718.29 | $26.31–$646.46 | 71% below | 85% |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine), 2 or 3 views CPT 72040 Hc Radex Spine Cervical 2 Or 3 Views | $111.00 | $660.90 | $24.97–$594.81 | 74% below | 83% |
| X-ray of the pelvis, 1 or 2 views CPT 72170 Hc X-Ray Pelvis 1/2 Vw | $133.00 | $624.34 | $22.95–$561.91 | 63% below | 79% |
| X-ray of the tailbone (sacrum and coccyx), 2 or more views CPT 72220 Hc X-Ray Sacrum/Coccyx 2+ Vw | $111.00 | $636.00 | $25.12–$572.40 | 74% below | 83% |
Lab tests
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs California | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT (alanine aminotransferase) liver enzyme test CPT 84460 Hc Transferase Alanine Amino (Alt) (Sgpt) | $5.00 | $186.00 | $5.26–$167.40 | 88% below | 97% |
| AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test CPT 84450 Hc Transferase Aspartate Amino (Ast) (Sgot) | $5.00 | $184.00 | $5.06–$165.60 | 89% below | 97% |
| Acute hepatitis panel (hepatitis A, B and C) CPT 80074 Hc Hepatitis Panel,Acute | $47.00 | $729.00 | $40.00–$656.10 | 81% below | 94% |
| Allergy blood test, specific IgE, per allergen CPT 86003 Hc Allergen Spec Ige Quant,Each | $5.00 | $26.10 | $5.22–$23.49 | 40% below | 81% |
| Anti-CCP antibody test (rheumatoid arthritis) CPT 86200 Hc Cyclic Cirullinated Peptide Antibody | $12.00 | $7.10 | $2.13–$7.10 | 41% below | -69% |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood test, screen CPT 86038 Hc Antinuclear Antibodies | $12.00 | $60.45 | $12.09–$54.41 | 66% below | 80% |
| BNP or NT-proBNP blood test (heart failure marker) CPT 83880 Hc Natriuretic Peptide | $39.00 | $406.00 | $24.12–$365.40 | 78% below | 90% |
| Biopsy tissue exam by a pathologist (level IV) CPT 88305 Hc Surg Path,Level Iv | $66.00 | $729.00 | $11.76–$656.10 | 57% below | 91% |
| Blood draw from a vein (venipuncture), collection fee only CPT 36415 Hc Collection Venous Blood,Venipuncture | $9.00 | $54.00 | $3.60–$48.60 | 63% below | 83% |
| Blood lead test CPT 83655 Hc Assay Of Lead | $12.00 | $10.63 | $3.19–$10.63 | 16% below | -13% |
| Blood type test, ABO group only (Rh factor is a separate test) CPT 86900 Hc Arc Blood Typing, Abo | $170.00 | $454.08 | $2.73–$408.67 | 121% above | 63% |
| Blood type test, ABO group only (Rh factor is a separate test) CPT 86900 Hc Blood Typing, Abo | $170.00 | $454.08 | $2.73–$408.67 | 121% above | 63% |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test, standard (not high-sensitivity) CPT 86140 Hc C-Reactive Protein | $5.00 | $25.90 | $5.18–$23.31 | 89% below | 81% |
| C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) CPT 87493 Hc Cytomed, Dna, Amp Probe | $37.00 | $304.00 | $22.91–$273.60 | 76% below | 88% |
| CA 19-9 blood test (tumor marker) CPT 86301 Hc Immunoassay, Tumor Antigen, Ca 19-9 | $20.00 | $201.00 | $14.80–$180.90 | 60% below | 90% |
| CA-125 blood test (ovarian cancer marker) CPT 86304 Hc Immunoassay, Tumor Antigen, Ca 125 | $20.00 | $210.00 | $14.80–$189.00 | 79% below | 90% |
| COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) CPT 87635 Hc Sars-Cov-2 Covid-19 Amp Prb | $51.00 | $180.00 | $51.31–$162.00 | 27% below | 72% |
| Chlamydia test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) CPT 87491 Hc Chylmd Trach, Dna, Amp Probe | $35.00 | $175.45 | $29.37–$157.91 | 36% below | 80% |
| Cholesterol and triglycerides (lipid panel) blood test CPT 80061 Hc Lipid Panel | $13.00 | $414.00 | $13.24–$372.60 | 87% below | 97% |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025 Hc Complete Cbc & Auto Diff Wbc | $7.00 | $241.00 | $7.75–$216.90 | 94% below | 97% |
| Complete blood count (CBC), no differential CPT 85027 Hc Complete Cbc | $6.00 | $155.00 | $6.47–$139.50 | 92% below | 96% |
| D-dimer blood test (blood clot marker) CPT 85379 Hc Fibrin Degradproducts,D-Dimer, Quant | $10.00 | $50.90 | $10.18–$45.81 | 92% below | 80% |
| DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test CPT 82627 Hc Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate | $22.00 | $111.15 | $22.23–$100.04 | 71% below | 80% |
| Estradiol blood test CPT 82670 Hc Assay Of Total Estradiol | $27.00 | $24.71 | $7.41–$24.71 | 57% below | -9% |
| FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) test CPT 83001 Hc Gonadotropin (Fsh) | $18.00 | $16.41 | $4.92–$16.41 | 80% below | -10% |
| Fecal calprotectin (stool inflammation test) CPT 83993 Hc Assay For Calprotectin Fecal | $19.00 | $91.25 | $13.96–$82.13 | 74% below | 79% |
| Ferritin blood test (iron stores) CPT 82728 Hc Assay Of Ferritin | $13.00 | $316.00 | $13.63–$284.40 | 84% below | 96% |
| Folate (folic acid) blood test CPT 82746 Hc Blood Folic Acid Serum | $14.00 | $358.00 | $14.70–$322.20 | 84% below | 96% |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test CPT 84481 Hc Triiodothyronine Free Assay (Ft-3) | $16.00 | $84.70 | $13.69–$76.23 | 75% below | 81% |
| Free T4 (free thyroxine) thyroid blood test CPT 84439 Hc Assay Of Free Thyroxine | $9.00 | $243.00 | $9.02–$218.70 | 87% below | 96% |
| Free testosterone test CPT 84402 Hc Assay Of Testosterone | $25.00 | $3.26 | $1.00–$3.26 | 40% below | -667% |
| Glucose tolerance test, 3 samples CPT 82951 Hc Glucose Tolerance Test (Gtt) | $12.00 | $554.00 | $12.87–$498.60 | 90% below | 98% |
| Gonorrhea test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) CPT 87591 Hc N.Gonorrhoeae, Dna, Amp Prob | $35.00 | $175.45 | $29.10–$157.91 | 34% below | 80% |
| H. pylori antibody blood test CPT 86677 Hc Helicobacter Pylori | $16.00 | $16.04 | $4.81–$16.04 | 86% below | — |
| H. pylori stool antigen test CPT 87338 Hc Hpylori Stool Eia | $14.00 | $13.06 | $3.92–$13.06 | 81% below | -7% |
| HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative) CPT 87536 Hc Iadna Hiv-1 Quant & Reverse Transcription | $85.00 | $425.50 | $85.10–$382.95 | at median | 80% |
| HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody test CPT 86703 Hc Hiv-1/Hiv-2, Single Assay | $13.00 | $90.00 | $13.71–$81.00 | 69% below | 86% |
| HIV-1/2 antigen and antibody combination blood test (4th generation) CPT 87389 Hc Hiv-1 Ag W/Hiv-1 & Hiv-2 Ab | $24.00 | $120.40 | $16.21–$108.36 | 60% below | 80% |
| Hemoglobin A1C blood test (average blood sugar over about 3 months) CPT 83036 Hc Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test | $9.00 | $198.00 | $9.71–$178.20 | 86% below | 95% |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) test, immunity check CPT 86706 Hc Hepatitis B Surface Ab Test | $10.00 | $194.00 | $10.74–$174.60 | 74% below | 95% |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test CPT 87340 Hc Hepatitis B Surface Ag, Eia | $10.00 | $190.00 | $10.33–$171.00 | 84% below | 95% |
| Hepatitis C antibody blood test (screening) CPT 86803 Hc Hepatitis C Ab Test | $14.00 | $239.00 | $14.27–$215.10 | 73% below | 94% |
| Hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test CPT 87522 Hc Iadna Hepatitis C Quant & Reverse Transcription | $42.00 | $214.20 | $36.16–$192.78 | 46% below | 80% |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-1 antibody CPT 86695 Hc Herpes Simplex Test, Type 1 | $13.00 | $11.86 | $3.56–$11.86 | 31% below | -10% |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody CPT 86696 Hc Herpes Simplex Test, Type 2 | $19.00 | $10.00 | $3.00–$10.00 | 29% below | -90% |
| High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test CPT 86141 Hc C-Reactive Protein,High Sensitivity | $12.00 | $155.00 | $8.85–$139.50 | 74% below | 92% |
| Homocysteine blood test CPT 83090 Hc Assay Of Homocystine | $17.00 | $15.18 | $4.55–$15.18 | 59% below | -12% |
| Insulin blood test CPT 83525 Hc Assay Of Insulin,Total | $11.00 | $10.16 | $3.05–$10.16 | 67% below | -8% |
| Iron blood test (serum iron) CPT 83540 Hc Assay Of Iron | $6.00 | $235.00 | $6.47–$211.50 | 86% below | 97% |
| Iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test CPT 83550 Hc Iron Binding Test | $8.00 | $337.00 | $7.91–$303.30 | 86% below | 98% |
| LH (luteinizing hormone) test CPT 83002 Hc Gonadotropin (Lh) | $18.00 | $16.38 | $4.91–$16.38 | 77% below | -10% |
| Lipase blood test (pancreas enzyme) CPT 83690 Hc Assay Of Lipase | $6.00 | $294.00 | $6.89–$264.60 | 92% below | 98% |
| Lyme disease antibody test CPT 86618 Hc Lyme Disease Antibody | $17.00 | $16.54 | $4.96–$16.54 | 29% below | -3% |
| Magnesium blood test CPT 83735 Hc Assay Of Magnesium | $6.00 | $233.00 | $6.70–$209.70 | 90% below | 97% |
| Measles (rubeola) antibody test CPT 86765 Hc Rubeola | $12.00 | $78.00 | $12.88–$70.20 | 43% below | 85% |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, free CPT 84154 Hc Prostate Specific Antigen,Free | $18.00 | $91.95 | $14.77–$82.76 | 48% below | 80% |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, total CPT 84153 Hc Assay Of Prostate Specific Antigen Total - 84153 - 30100312 | $18.00 | $267.00 | $18.39–$240.30 | 62% below | 93% |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test CPT 83970 Hc Assay Of Parathormone | $41.00 | $123.84 | $37.15–$111.46 | 60% below | 67% |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) clotting test CPT 85730 Hc Thromboplas Time Partial | $6.00 | $184.00 | $6.01–$165.60 | 84% below | 97% |
| Progesterone blood test CPT 84144 Hc Assay Of Progesterone | $20.00 | $18.30 | $5.49–$18.30 | 64% below | -9% |
| Prolactin blood test CPT 84146 Hc Assay Of Prolactin | $19.00 | $96.90 | $19.38–$87.21 | 79% below | 80% |
| Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test CPT 85610 Hc Prothrombin Time | $4.00 | $139.00 | $4.00–$125.10 | 92% below | 97% |
| Rapid drug screen read by eye (cup, dipstick or card), per day CPT 80305 Hc Drug Screen Prsmv Qual Dir Optical Obs Per Day | $12.00 | $48.00 | $10.08–$43.20 | 86% below | 75% |
| Rapid flu test (influenza antigen) CPT 87804 Hc Detect Agent,Immun,Dir Obs,Influenza | $16.00 | $300.00 | $7.08–$270.00 | 79% below | 95% |
| Rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually CPT 87880 Hc Strep A Assay W/Optic | $16.00 | $164.00 | $8.02–$147.60 | 85% below | 90% |
| Rheumatoid factor (RF) test CPT 86431 Hc Rheumatoid Factor, Quant | $5.00 | $5.13 | $1.54–$5.13 | 62% below | 3% |
| Rubella antibody test (immunity check) CPT 86762 Hc Rubella | $14.00 | $188.00 | $14.39–$169.20 | 65% below | 93% |
| Stool ova and parasites exam CPT 87177 Hc Ova And Parasites Smears | $8.00 | $44.50 | $8.24–$40.05 | 55% below | 82% |
| Stool test for hidden blood (guaiac FOBT) CPT 82270 Hc Occult Blood Stool | $4.00 | $99.00 | $3.35–$89.10 | 90% below | 96% |
| Syphilis screening blood test, non-treponemal (RPR or VDRL), yes/no result CPT 86592 Hc Syphilis Test Non Treponemal Antibody Qual | $4.00 | $119.00 | $3.65–$107.10 | 73% below | 97% |
| TB blood test measuring immune response (IGRA, gamma interferon) CPT 86480 Hc Tb Test, Cell Mdiatd Antgen Resps Gamma Intfron | $61.00 | $185.94 | $34.71–$167.35 | 14% below | 67% |
| Testosterone blood test, total (not free testosterone) CPT 84403 Hc Assay Of Total Testosterone | $25.00 | $77.43 | $23.23–$69.69 | 38% below | 68% |
| Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody test CPT 86376 Hc Microsomal Antibody | $14.00 | $43.65 | $13.10–$39.29 | 39% below | 68% |
| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test CPT 84443 Hc Assay Thyroid Stim Hormone | $16.00 | $321.00 | $16.80–$288.90 | 81% below | 95% |
| Trichomonas test (NAAT) CPT 87661 Hc Trichomonas Vaginalis Amplif | $35.00 | $175.45 | $30.54–$157.91 | 60% below | 80% |
| Urinalysis with microscope exam, manual CPT 81000 Hc Urinalysis, Nonauto, W/Scope | $4.00 | $69.00 | $2.96–$62.10 | 91% below | 94% |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, manual CPT 81002 Hc Urinalysis Nonauto W/O Scope | $3.00 | $68.00 | $2.47–$61.20 | 89% below | 96% |
| Urine culture for bacteria, with colony count CPT 87086 Hc Urine Culture, Colony Count | $8.00 | $318.00 | $6.48–$286.20 | 94% below | 97% |
| Urine pregnancy test, read by color change CPT 81025 Hc Urine Pregnancy Test | $8.00 | $173.00 | $4.02–$155.70 | 91% below | 95% |
| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) blood test CPT 82607 Hc Vitamin B-12 | $15.00 | $309.00 | $15.08–$278.10 | 76% below | 95% |
| Vitamin D blood test, 25-hydroxy (the standard vitamin D level test) CPT 82306 Hc Assay Vit D, 25-Hydroxy W Fractions | $29.00 | $150.00 | $23.78–$135.00 | 55% below | 81% |
| Zinc blood test CPT 84630 Hc Assay Of Zinc | $11.00 | $10.21 | $3.06–$10.21 | 21% below | -8% |
| hCG pregnancy hormone blood test, quantitative (measures the level) CPT 84702 Hc Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quant | $15.00 | $429.00 | $15.05–$386.10 | 89% below | 97% |
Surgery and procedures
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs California | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram (stereotactic), with marker clip, first lesion CPT 19081 Hc Bx Breast W Device Stereotact Guide 1St Lesion | $2,113.00 | $6,863.00 | $632.17–$6,176.70 | 50% below | 69% |
| Cardiac catheterization with coronary angiogram CPT 93458 Hc Cath Plc/Cor Angio Rs/I W L Hrt Ventriculogrphy | $4,149.00 | $20,158.00 | $693.51–$18,142.20 | 68% below | 79% |
| Cardioversion, elective (restoring heart rhythm) CPT 92960 Hc Cardioversion, Elective;Extern | $845.00 | $3,100.00 | $175.66–$2,790.00 | 53% below | 73% |
| Carpal tunnel release, open surgery CPT 64721 Carpal Tunnel Surgery | $2,499.00 | $19,331.00 | $454.46–$17,397.90 | 31% below | 87% |
| Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation CPT 93656 Hc Ephys Evl Trnsptl Tx Atril Fib Isolat Pulm Vein | $33,452.00 | $90,000.00 | $880.47–$81,000.00 | 10% above | 63% |
| Cervical biopsy CPT 57500 BIOPSY OF CERVIX | $1,178.00 | $12,980.70 | $58.15–$11,682.60 | 40% below | 91% |
| Circumcision by surgical excision, older than 28 days (children and adults) CPT 54161 Circum 28 Days Or Older | $2,675.00 | $19,618.00 | $181.57–$17,656.20 | 27% below | 86% |
| Circumcision by surgical excision, older than 28 days (children and adults) CPT 54161 Hc Circumcision Age >28 Days | $2,675.00 | $9,274.40 | $181.57–$17,656.20 | 27% below | 71% |
| Colonoscopy with endoscopic ultrasound CPT 45391 Hc Colonoscopy Flex Endoscope Us | $1,531.00 | $5,021.10 | $169.77–$4,518.99 | 33% below | 70% |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal CPT 45385 Hc Colonoscopy,Remv Lesn,Snare - 45385 - 75000051 | $1,531.00 | $4,206.00 | $574.08–$3,785.40 | 33% below | 64% |
| Colonoscopy with tissue sample CPT 45380 Hc Colonoscopy,Biopsy - 45380 - 75000047 | $1,531.00 | $3,930.00 | $473.68–$3,537.00 | 26% below | 61% |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378 Hc Colorectal Cancer Screen, Colonoscopy High Risk - 45378 - 75000068 | $1,190.00 | $3,520.00 | $423.48–$13,447.80 | 43% below | 66% |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378 Hc Colonoscopy,Diagnostic - 45378 - 75000046 | $1,190.00 | $3,520.00 | $423.48–$13,447.80 | 43% below | 66% |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378 Diagnostic Colonoscopy | $1,190.00 | $14,942.00 | $423.48–$13,447.80 | 43% below | 92% |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378 Hc Colorectal Cancer Scrn, Colonoscopy Not High Risk - 45378 - 75000071 | $1,190.00 | $3,520.00 | $423.48–$13,447.80 | 43% below | 66% |
| Colposcopy with cervical biopsy and scraping of the cervical canal CPT 57454 BXCURETT OF CERVIX WSCOPE | $390.00 | $1,950.00 | $123.56–$1,755.00 | 59% below | 80% |
| Coronary stent placement, one artery CPT 92928 Hc Prq Trluml Coronary Stent W/Angio One Art/Brnch - 92928 - 48100127 | $14,775.00 | $49,542.40 | $483.05–$44,588.16 | at median | 70% |
| Coronary stent placement, one artery CPT 92928 Hc Perc Drug-El Cor Stent Sing - 92928 - 48100192 | $14,775.00 | $49,542.40 | $483.05–$44,588.16 | at median | 70% |
| Cystoscopy, diagnostic look inside the bladder and urethra CPT 52000 Cystourethroscopy | $892.00 | $21,588.00 | $124.43–$19,429.20 | 45% below | 96% |
| D&C (dilation and curettage), not related to pregnancy CPT 58120 Dilation And Curettage | $4,143.00 | $4,052.00 | $319.80–$4,052.00 | 2% below | -2% |
| Earwax removal by irrigation (rinsing), one ear CPT 69209 Hc Remove Impacted Ear Wax Uni | $75.00 | $275.05 | $11.54–$247.55 | 58% below | 73% |
| Earwax removal with instruments, one ear one side CPT 69210 Hc Removal Impacted Cerumen Instrumentation Unilat | $75.00 | $321.25 | $43.79–$289.13 | 57% below | 77% |
| First repair of a front abdominal hernia (such as umbilical) 3 to 10 cm CPT 49593 Rpr Aa Hrn 1St 3-10 Rdc | $8,285.00 | $16,678.50 | $463.51–$15,010.65 | 11% above | 50% |
| First repair of a small front abdominal hernia (e.g. umbilical), under 3 cm CPT 49591 Rpr Aa Hrn 1St < 3 Cm Rdc | $4,582.00 | $22,026.50 | $277.74–$19,823.85 | at median | 79% |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic (lower colon only) CPT 45330 Hc Sigmoidoscopy,Diagnostic - 45330 - 75000042 | $1,190.00 | $2,541.00 | $78.50–$3,437.46 | 33% below | 53% |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic (lower colon only) CPT 45330 Hc Colorectal Cancer Screen, Flex Sigmoidscope - 45330 - 75000067 | $1,190.00 | $3,819.40 | $78.50–$3,437.46 | 33% below | 69% |
| Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic CPT 47562 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | $7,737.00 | $42,453.10 | $668.60–$38,207.79 | 41% below | 82% |
| Hammertoe correction surgery CPT 28285 Repair Of Hammertoe | $4,187.00 | $24,000.00 | $290.51–$21,600.00 | at median | 83% |
| Hysteroscopy with endometrial ablation CPT 58563 Hysteroscopy Ablation | $6,402.00 | $19,266.60 | $1,869.98–$17,339.94 | at median | 67% |
| Hysteroscopy with uterine lining sampling and/or polyp removal CPT 58558 Hysteroscopy Biopsy | $4,143.00 | $11,866.20 | $251.48–$10,679.58 | 42% below | 65% |
| Incision and drainage of a simple or single skin abscess CPT 10060 Hc Incision & Drain Skin Abscess Simple | $256.00 | $964.00 | $60.88–$867.60 | 45% below | 73% |
| Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older CPT 49505 Prp I/Hern Init Reduc >5 Yr | $4,582.00 | $27,664.60 | $493.45–$24,898.14 | 35% below | 83% |
| Injection into a tendon sheath or ligament (for example trigger finger) CPT 20550 Hc Inject Tendon Sheath/Ligament | $392.00 | $1,308.85 | $65.68–$1,177.97 | 41% below | 70% |
| Injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound CPT 20610 Hc Asp/Drain Large Joint/Bursa | $392.00 | $1,308.85 | $65.68–$1,177.97 | 46% below | 70% |
| Joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle) CPT 20605 Hc Drain/Inject Intermediate Joint/Bursa | $392.00 | $1,308.85 | $54.46–$1,177.97 | 31% below | 70% |
| Joint injection or drainage, small joint (fingers, toes) CPT 20600 Hc Drain/Inject Small Joint/Bursa | $392.00 | $1,308.85 | $46.46–$1,177.97 | 37% below | 70% |
| Laparoscopic appendectomy (appendix removal through small cuts) CPT 44970 Laparoscopy Appendectomy | $7,737.00 | $16,405.00 | $391.98–$14,764.50 | 3% below | 53% |
| Laparoscopic hysterectomy, uterus 250 g or less, with tubes and/or ovaries CPT 58571 Tlh W/T/O 250 G Or Less | $13,604.00 | $42,537.50 | $748.40–$38,283.75 | 24% above | 68% |
| Laparoscopic removal of fallopian tubes and/or ovaries CPT 58661 Laparoscopy Remove Adnexa | $7,737.00 | $27,296.20 | $701.38–$24,566.58 | 12% below | 72% |
| Layered stitches for a cut up to 2.5 cm, intermediate repair, scalp, body, arms or legs CPT 12031 Hc Repr Wnd Intrmd Body/Scalp/Extr <2.5 Cm | $520.00 | $1,597.55 | $121.22–$1,437.80 | 40% below | 67% |
| Left heart catheterization, diagnostic one side CPT 93452 Hc Left Heart Cath Inj Vetriculography, Rs/I | $4,149.00 | $11,489.00 | $549.26–$10,340.10 | 58% below | 64% |
| Lower-back epidural injection, with imaging guidance CPT 62323 Hc Inj Dx/Ther Sbst Intrlmnr Lmbr/Sac W Img - 62323 - 36100565 | $903.00 | $2,219.00 | $220.03–$1,997.10 | 46% below | 59% |
| Lower-back epidural injection, without imaging guidance CPT 62322 Hc Inj Dx/Ther Sbst Intrlmnr Lmbr/Sac Wo Img | $1,132.00 | $2,219.00 | $138.50–$1,997.10 | 31% below | 49% |
| Lower-back nerve root steroid injection, with imaging guidance CPT 64483 Hc Njx Aa&/Strd Tfrml Epi Lumbar/Sacral 1 Level | $1,132.00 | $4,060.25 | $205.61–$3,654.23 | 42% below | 72% |
| Lumbar discectomy or laminotomy to free a nerve root, one level CPT 63030 Low Back Disk Surgery | $9,286.00 | $28,604.00 | $1,281.67–$25,743.60 | at median | 68% |
| Lumbar laminectomy (spinal decompression), one level CPT 63047 Lam facetec & foramot lumbar | $9,286.00 | $17,900.00 | $1,004.17–$16,110.00 | at median | 48% |
| Lumpectomy (partial mastectomy) CPT 19301 Partial Mastectomy | $5,011.00 | $26,854.40 | $333.58–$24,168.96 | 25% below | 81% |
| Mastectomy (total removal of the breast) CPT 19303 Mast simple complete | $8,498.00 | $45,754.78 | $762.84–$41,179.30 | at median | 81% |
| Mole or benign skin lesion removal (excision), body, arms or legs, up to 0.5 cm CPT 11400 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.5 cm< | $906.00 | $16,000.00 | $83.31–$14,400.00 | 32% below | 94% |
| Nail removal (partial or complete), one nail CPT 11730 Hc Removal Of Nail Plate | $256.00 | $873.65 | $45.93–$786.29 | 43% below | 71% |
| Pacemaker implant (dual chamber) CPT 33208 Hc Insert Art & Ventr Pm W Transvenous Electrod | $13,377.00 | $51,259.70 | $1,068.05–$46,133.73 | 8% below | 74% |
| Paracentesis with imaging guidance CPT 49083 Abd Paracentesis W/Imaging | $1,160.00 | $3,929.60 | $89.72–$3,536.64 | 35% below | 70% |
| Paracentesis with imaging guidance CPT 49083 Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,160.00 | $3,929.60 | $89.72–$3,536.64 | 35% below | 70% |
| Partial knee replacement (one compartment) CPT 27446 Revision Of Knee Joint | $16,431.00 | $30,358.00 | $1,253.90–$27,322.20 | 18% below | 46% |
| Permanent removal of a nail and nail root (partial or complete) CPT 11750 Hc Removal Of Nail Bed | $520.00 | $1,597.55 | $121.22–$1,437.80 | 58% below | 67% |
| Prostate biopsy CPT 55700 BIOPSY OF PROSTATE | $2,566.00 | $6,443.66 | $125.50–$5,799.29 | 2% below | 60% |
| Removal of a breast lump, open surgery CPT 19120 Removal Of Breast Lesion | $5,011.00 | $19,142.00 | $302.26–$17,227.80 | at median | 74% |
| Removal of a foreign object under the skin, simple CPT 10120 Hc Remove Foreign Body Simple | $520.00 | $1,597.55 | $74.23–$13,447.80 | 31% below | 67% |
| Removal of a foreign object under the skin, simple CPT 10120 Inc&Rmvl Fb Subq Tiss Smpl | $520.00 | $14,942.00 | $74.23–$13,447.80 | 31% below | 97% |
| Screening colonoscopy for a person at average risk (Medicare code) HCPCS G0121 Hc Colorectal Cancer Scrn, Colonoscopy Not High Risk - G0121 - 75000071 | $1,190.00 | $3,520.00 | $1,056.00–$3,168.00 | 30% below | 66% |
| Screening colonoscopy, high risk of colorectal cancer (Medicare code) HCPCS G0105 Hc Colorectal Cancer Screen, Colonoscopy High Risk - G0105 - 75000068 | $1,190.00 | $3,520.00 | $1,056.00–$3,168.00 | 34% below | 66% |
| Shock-wave lithotripsy to break up kidney stones (from outside the body) CPT 50590 Fragmenting Of Kidney Stone | $4,511.00 | $17,868.00 | $961.25–$16,081.20 | 31% below | 75% |
| Short arm cast (elbow to hand) CPT 29075 Hc Apply Elbow To Finger Cast | $357.00 | $1,149.10 | $118.55–$1,034.19 | 28% below | 69% |
| Short arm splint (forearm and hand) CPT 29125 Hc Apply Forearm Splint Static | $170.00 | $574.00 | $75.84–$516.60 | 58% below | 70% |
| Short leg cast (below the knee) CPT 29405 Hc Apply Short Leg Cast | $357.00 | $725.00 | $122.30–$652.50 | 28% below | 51% |
| Short leg splint (calf to foot) CPT 29515 Hc Apply Lower Leg Splint | $207.00 | $668.70 | $81.17–$601.83 | 58% below | 69% |
| Simple repair of a superficial wound 2.5 cm or less, scalp, neck, body or limbs CPT 12001 Hc Repr Wnd Smp Body/Scalp/Extr <2.5 Cm | $256.00 | $873.65 | $100.39–$786.29 | 42% below | 71% |
| Skin biopsy, punch, one lesion CPT 11104 Hc Punch Biopsy Skin Single Lesion | $520.00 | $1,407.43 | $112.06–$1,266.69 | 28% below | 63% |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic CPT 62270 Hc Spinal Puncture,Lumbar,Diagnostic | $903.00 | $3,125.25 | $117.49–$2,812.73 | 26% below | 71% |
| Stitches for a cut 2.6 to 7.5 cm (1 to 3 inches), simple repair, scalp, body, arms or legs CPT 12002 Hc Repr Wnd Smp Body/Scalp/Extr 2.6-7.5 Cm | $256.00 | $873.65 | $106.81–$786.29 | 62% below | 71% |
| Stitches for a cut on the face up to 2.5 cm (1 inch), simple repair CPT 12011 Rpr F/E/E/N/L/M 2.5 Cm/< | $256.00 | $874.41 | $104.67–$786.97 | 61% below | 71% |
| Tangential (shave-style) skin biopsy, one lesion CPT 11102 Hc Tangential Biopsy Skin Single Lesion | $520.00 | $873.65 | $89.35–$786.29 | 6% below | 40% |
| Thoracentesis with imaging guidance CPT 32555 Hc Thoracentesis Ndl/Cath Pleura Asp W Imag | $802.00 | $3,152.55 | $92.33–$2,837.30 | 61% below | 75% |
| Thoracentesis with imaging guidance CPT 32555 Aspirate Pleura W/ Imaging | $802.00 | $3,152.55 | $92.33–$2,837.30 | 61% below | 75% |
| Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, age 12 or older CPT 42826 Removal Of Tonsils | $4,243.00 | $23,342.00 | $290.51–$21,007.80 | 14% below | 82% |
| Total knee replacement CPT 27447 Total Knee Arthroplasty | $16,431.00 | $47,888.00 | $2,136.11–$43,099.20 | 36% below | 66% |
| Trigger finger release surgery CPT 26055 Incise Finger Tendon Sheath | $2,058.00 | $21,588.00 | $302.26–$19,429.20 | 33% below | 90% |
| Trigger point injections, 1 or 2 muscles CPT 20552 Hc Inject Trigger Point1-2 Muscle | $392.00 | $1,308.85 | $52.49–$1,177.97 | 37% below | 70% |
| Tubal ligation, laparoscopic (tubes sealed by cautery) CPT 58670 Laparoscopy Tubal Cautery | $7,737.00 | $24,220.50 | $604.44–$21,798.45 | 79% above | 68% |
| Ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion CPT 19083 Hc Bx Breast W Device Us Guide 1St Lesion | $2,113.00 | $6,863.00 | $613.92–$6,176.70 | 32% below | 69% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus CPT 43249 Hc Egd Balloon Dilation Esophagus <30 Mm Diam | $2,455.00 | $6,682.56 | $319.89–$6,014.30 | at median | 63% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy CPT 43239 Hc Egd Transoral Biopsy Single/Multiple | $1,160.00 | $3,309.00 | $335.91–$13,447.80 | 34% below | 65% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy CPT 43239 Egd Biopsy Single/Multiple | $1,160.00 | $14,942.00 | $335.91–$13,447.80 | 34% below | 92% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with injection into the lining CPT 43236 Hc Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Submucosal Injection | $1,160.00 | $3,255.00 | $243.11–$2,929.50 | 38% below | 64% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare CPT 43251 Hc Egd Removal Tumor Polyp/Other Lesion Snare Tech | $2,455.00 | $6,682.56 | $276.34–$6,014.30 | 25% below | 63% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic CPT 43235 Hc Egd Transoral Diagnostic | $1,160.00 | $3,776.00 | $321.48–$3,398.40 | 38% below | 69% |
| Ureteroscopy with laser stone breaking and stent placement CPT 52356 Cysto/Uretero W/Lithotripsy | $6,862.00 | $29,492.00 | $354.06–$26,542.80 | 43% below | 77% |
| Wound debridement, skin and tissue under it, first 20 sq cm CPT 11042 Hc Debride Skin Sub-Q Tiss =<20 Sq Cm | $520.00 | $1,597.55 | $114.26–$1,437.80 | 24% below | 67% |
Doctor visits and therapy
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs California | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood transfusion (giving blood or blood components) CPT 36430 Hc Blood Transfusion Service - 36430 - 39000001 | $564.00 | $2,566.77 | $564.64–$2,310.09 | 35% below | 78% |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction CPT 94640 Hc Airway Inhalation Treatment | $280.00 | $735.84 | $16.78–$662.26 | 9% below | 62% |
| Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes CPT 99291 Hc Critical Care, E/M 30-74 Minutes - 99291 - 45000006 | $1,057.00 | $6,500.00 | $174.42–$5,850.00 | 79% below | 84% |
| EEG (brain wave test), awake and drowsy, routine CPT 95816 Hc Eeg,W/Awake & Drowsy Record | $276.00 | $1,828.29 | $56.37–$1,645.46 | 69% below | 85% |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93005 Hc Electrocardiogram, Tracing | $75.00 | $495.09 | $23.52–$445.58 | 78% below | 85% |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 of 5, minor problem that may not need a doctor CPT 99281 Hc Ed Level 1 - 99281 - 45000001 | $107.00 | $600.00 | $21.77–$540.00 | 72% below | 82% |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 of 5, minor problem that may not need a doctor CPT 99281 Hc Ob Ed Triage | $107.00 | $375.45 | $21.77–$540.00 | 72% below | 72% |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 of 5, straightforward problem CPT 99282 Hc Ed Level 2 - 99282 - 45000002 | $196.00 | $1,200.00 | $34.97–$1,080.00 | 74% below | 84% |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 of 5, low-complexity problem CPT 99283 Hc Ed Level 3 - 99283 - 45000003 | $349.00 | $2,100.00 | $63.97–$1,890.00 | 71% below | 83% |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 of 5, moderate-complexity problem CPT 99284 Hc Ed Level 4 - 99284 - 45000004 | $534.00 | $3,200.00 | $98.04–$2,880.00 | 73% below | 83% |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 of 5, high-complexity problem CPT 99285 Hc Ed Level 5 - 99285 - 45000005 | $762.00 | $4,400.00 | $155.03–$3,960.00 | 77% below | 83% |
| Exercise stress test, tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93017 Hc Cardiac Stress Tst,Tracing Only (93017) | $276.00 | $1,705.00 | $63.76–$1,534.50 | 77% below | 84% |
| IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes CPT 96360 Hc Iv Infu, Hydration, 31-60 Min | $272.00 | $1,237.00 | $51.30–$1,113.30 | 40% below | 78% |
| IV infusion of a medicine, first hour CPT 96365 Hc Iv Infu, Therap/Proph/Diagn, Init, 1St Hr | $272.00 | $1,237.00 | $62.60–$1,113.30 | 43% below | 78% |
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle, for treatment or testing CPT 96372 Hc Inj, Therap/Proph/Diagn, Im Or Subcut - 96372 - 94000001 | $92.00 | $417.85 | $18.75–$376.07 | 41% below | 78% |
| Nerve conduction study, 7 or 8 nerve studies CPT 95910 Hc Motor &/Sens 7-8 Nrv Cndj Preconf Eltrode Limb | $477.00 | $787.00 | $72.43–$716.39 | 55% below | 39% |
| Neuromuscular re-education, 15 minutes CPT 97112 Hc Ot Neuromscl Re-Ed Ota Complex Ea 15 Min - 97112 - 42000165 | $36.00 | $211.00 | $17.53–$193.50 | 72% below | 83% |
| Neuromuscular re-education, 15 minutes CPT 97112 Hc Pt Neuromscl Re-Ed Pta Complex Ea 15 Min - 97112 - 42000164 | $36.00 | $211.00 | $17.53–$193.50 | 72% below | 83% |
| Neuromuscular re-education, 15 minutes CPT 97112 Hc Neuromusc Reeducat,1+ Areas, Ea 15 Min - 97112 - 42000004 | $36.00 | $215.00 | $17.53–$193.50 | 72% below | 83% |
| Nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes CPT 97802 Hc Med Nutr Ther, 1St, Indiv, Ea 15 Min | $28.00 | $105.00 | $28.53–$94.50 | 72% below | 73% |
| Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT 97165 Hc Occup Thrp Eval, Low Complexity, 30 Min - 97165 - 43400010 | $111.00 | $341.35 | $102.41–$307.22 | 57% below | 67% |
| Physical therapy evaluation, high complexity (typically about 45 minutes) CPT 97163 Hc Phys Thrp Eval, High Complexity, 45 Min - 97163 - 42400012 | $108.00 | $436.09 | $108.32–$392.48 | 76% below | 75% |
| Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity (typically about 20 minutes) CPT 97161 Hc Phys Thrp Eval, Low Complexity, 20 Min - 97161 - 42400010 | $108.00 | $341.35 | $102.41–$307.22 | 56% below | 68% |
| Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity (typically about 30 minutes) CPT 97162 Hc Phys Thrp Eval, Moderate Complexity, 30 Min - 97162 - 42400011 | $108.00 | $378.95 | $108.31–$341.06 | 70% below | 72% |
| Physical therapy, hands-on manual therapy (15-minute unit) CPT 97140 Hc Manual Therapy 1/> Regions Ea 15 Min - 97140 - 42000010 | $30.00 | $233.00 | $30.58–$209.70 | 75% below | 87% |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (15-minute unit) CPT 97110 Hc Therapeutic Exercises, Ea 15 Min - 97110 - 42000001 | $32.00 | $207.00 | $9.14–$186.30 | 75% below | 85% |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (15-minute unit) CPT 97110 Hc Ot Exercise Ota Complex Ea 15 - 97110 - 42000162 | $32.00 | $190.71 | $9.14–$186.30 | 75% below | 83% |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (15-minute unit) CPT 97110 Hc Pt Exercise Pta Complex Ea 15 - 97110 - 42000161 | $32.00 | $190.71 | $9.14–$186.30 | 75% below | 83% |
| Quit-smoking counseling, 3 to 10 minutes CPT 99406 Hc Tobacco Cessation Intermed 3-10 Min | $47.00 | $136.60 | $10.41–$122.94 | 15% below | 66% |
| Speech and language evaluation CPT 92523 Hc St Eval Speech Sound Prod Languag Comprhns, 60 Min - 92523 - 44400024 | $249.00 | $724.00 | $54.30–$977.40 | 46% below | 66% |
| Speech and language evaluation CPT 92523 Hc St Eval Speech Sound Prod Languag Comprhns, 45 Min - 92523 - 44400023 | $249.00 | $543.00 | $54.30–$977.40 | 46% below | 54% |
| Speech and language evaluation CPT 92523 Hc St Eval Speech Sound Prod Languag Comprhns, 75 Min - 92523 - 44400025 | $249.00 | $905.00 | $54.30–$977.40 | 46% below | 72% |
| Speech and language evaluation CPT 92523 Hc St Eval Speech Sound Prod Languag Comprhns, 90 Min - 92523 - 44400026 | $249.00 | $1,086.00 | $54.30–$977.40 | 46% below | 77% |
| Speech and language evaluation CPT 92523 Hc St Eval Speech Sound Prod Languag Comprhns, 30 Min - 92523 - 44400022 | $249.00 | $362.00 | $54.30–$977.40 | 46% below | 31% |
| Speech and language evaluation CPT 92523 Hc St Eval Speech Sound Prod Languag Comprhns, 15 Min - 92523 - 44400021 | $249.00 | $181.00 | $54.30–$977.40 | 46% below | -38% |
| Speech therapy session, individual CPT 92507 Hc Speech/Hearing Therapy Individual, 60 Min - 92507 - 44000004 | $83.00 | $589.00 | $32.69–$662.40 | 70% below | 86% |
| Speech therapy session, individual CPT 92507 Hc Speech/Hearing Therapy Individual, 90 Min | $83.00 | $413.00 | $32.69–$662.40 | 70% below | 80% |
| Speech therapy session, individual CPT 92507 Hc Speech/Hearing Therapy Individual, 30 Min - 92507 - 44000002 | $83.00 | $295.00 | $32.69–$662.40 | 70% below | 72% |
| Speech therapy session, individual CPT 92507 Hc Speech/Hearing Therapy Individual, 15 Min - 92507 - 44000001 | $83.00 | $147.00 | $32.69–$662.40 | 70% below | 44% |
| Speech therapy session, individual CPT 92507 Hc Speech/Hearing Therapy Individual, 45 Min - 92507 - 44000003 | $83.00 | $442.00 | $32.69–$662.40 | 70% below | 81% |
| Speech therapy session, individual CPT 92507 Hc Speech/Hearing Therapy Individual, 75 Min - 92507 - 44000078 | $83.00 | $736.00 | $32.69–$662.40 | 70% below | 89% |
| Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010 Hc Breathing Capacity Test | $276.00 | $691.75 | $21.17–$622.58 | 14% below | 60% |
| Spirometry before and after a bronchodilator CPT 94060 Hc Eval Of Bronchospasm | $477.00 | $1,355.00 | $38.75–$1,219.50 | 38% below | 65% |
| Therapeutic activities (functional training), 15 minutes CPT 97530 Hc Ot Thr Activity Ota Complex Ea 1 - 97530 - 42000167 | $39.00 | $226.00 | $15.98–$203.40 | 72% below | 83% |
| Therapeutic activities (functional training), 15 minutes CPT 97530 Hc Pt Gait Training Pta Complex Ea 15 - 97530 - 42000166 | $39.00 | $226.00 | $15.98–$203.40 | 72% below | 83% |
| Therapeutic activities (functional training), 15 minutes CPT 97530 Hc Therapeut Actvity Direct Pt Contact Ea 15 Min - 97530 - 42000003 | $39.00 | $198.00 | $15.98–$203.40 | 72% below | 80% |
Vaccines
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs California | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit CPT 90471 Hc Immuniz Admin, Inj, Init Vac | $92.00 | $302.35 | $4.46–$272.12 | 9% below | 70% |
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit CPT 90471 Hc Admin Influenza Virus Vac - 90471 - 77100008 | $92.00 | $270.90 | $4.46–$272.12 | 9% below | 66% |
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit CPT 90471 Hc Admin Hep B Vac - 90471 - 77100010 | $92.00 | $114.33 | $4.46–$272.12 | 9% below | 20% |
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit CPT 90471 Hc Admin Pneumococcal Vac - 90471 - 77100009 | $92.00 | $270.90 | $4.46–$272.12 | 9% below | 66% |
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit CPT 90471 Hc Immuniz Admin, Inj, Ea Ad Vac - 90471 - 77190472 | $92.00 | $106.00 | $4.46–$272.12 | 9% below | 13% |
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