Critical care (first hour) cost in Glendale, CA — inpatient
In Glendale, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes as an inpatient: from $9,511.25 to $9,511.25, with a median of $9,511.25. Across California, the median is $5,487.56 at 98 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 99291, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale, CA · (818) 790-7100 Critical Care First Hour | $9,511.25 | $9,511.25 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $9,511.25, median $9,511.25, highest $9,511.25.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $9,511.25 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This code bills care for a life-threatening illness or injury for the first 30 to 74 minutes. It appears on emergency department bills after serious cases and in intensive care.
What the price covers
The price is the hospital's charge. Additional half hours use 99292, and the doctor bills separately.