AFib ablation cost in California
In California, 78 hospitals publish a cash price for catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: from $3,024.40 to $120,426.80, with a median of $33,452.00. The lowest price is at UCI Health - Fountain Valley (Orange). The highest price is 39.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 93656. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 24, 2026.
Hospitals in California, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCI Health - Fountain Valley lowest Orange · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA CMP EP ABL INTRA AFIB PVI EP3D | $3,024.40 | $7,561.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| NorthBay Medical Center Fairfield · Vallejo, CA Tx Atrial Fib Pulm Vein Isol | $3,164.71 | $3,164.71 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $9,338.00 | $26,680.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Jude Hospital Fullerton · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $9,712.80 | $20,235.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Mary Medical Center Apple Valley · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $11,125.92 | $23,179.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Mission Hills · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $11,144.70 | $31,842.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Hospital of Orange Orange · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $11,652.48 | $24,276.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta Murrieta · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA HC EPS COMP W PULM VEIN AFIB ABL | $13,003.20 | $28,896.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Mission Hospital Regional Med Center Mission Viejo · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $13,690.08 | $28,521.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Burbank · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $14,117.25 | $40,335.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $14,138.60 | $40,396.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Tri-City Medical Center Oceanside · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA PERQ STENT/ANGIO SINGLE VESSEL --LC | $17,518.41 | $29,197.35 | May 29, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fontana Fontana · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Moreno Valley Moreno Valley · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Ontario Ontario · Ontario, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Irvine Irvine · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Riverside Riverside · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - Clairemont Mesa San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - Zion San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay Harbor City · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills Woodland Hills · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $17,732.00 | $34,100.00 | — source file |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA HC EPS COMP W PULM VEIN AFIB ABL | $21,298.95 | $47,331.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| USC Arcadia Hospital Arcadia · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA COMP EP TRANSEPTAL | $24,243.10 | $69,266.00 | Jul 27, 2026 source file |
| Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital Loma Linda · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA HC EPS COMP W PULM VEIN AFIB ABL | $25,782.75 | $57,295.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance Torrance · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $25,848.20 | $73,852.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $26,151.27 | $51,277.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| UCI Health - Lakewood Orange · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA CMP EP ABL INTRA AFIB PVI EP3D | $30,239.20 | $75,598.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center Napa · Napa, CA HC COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $30,289.41 | $59,391.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Keck Hospital of USC Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Tx Atrial Fib Pulm Vein Isol | $32,724.75 | $32,724.75 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA EPS/ABLATION TRANSSEPTAL | $33,452.00 | $55,548.40 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Hc Ephys Evl Trnsptl Tx Atril Fib Isolat Pulm Vein | $33,452.00 | $127,852.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Desert Valley Hospital Victorville · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA TX ATRIAL FIB PULM VEIN ISOL | $33,452.00 | $55,548.40 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Hc Ephys Evl Trnsptl Tx Atril Fib Isolat Pulm Vein | $33,452.00 | $43,086.70 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Hc Ephys Evl Trnsptl Tx Atril Fib Isolat Pulm Vein | $33,452.00 | $127,852.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Shasta Regional Medical Center Redding · Redding, CA COMP EPS TRANS W AFIB ABLATION | $33,452.00 | $68,508.30 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| El Camino Hospital Mountain View · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HC EP TX ATRIAL FIB PULM VEIN ISOLAT | $34,165.50 | $136,662.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Palo Alto · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HC Ep Stdy W Abltn Pulm Vein Afib | $36,647.50 | $73,295.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital & Rehab Center - Vallejo Vallejo · Vallejo, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch Antioch · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fresno Fresno · Fresno, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Manteca Manteca · Stockton-Lodi, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Modesto Modesto · Modesto, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond Oakland · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City Redwood City · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond Campus Richmond · Richmond, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Jose San Jose · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Rafael San Rafael · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara Santa Clara · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Rosa Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Sacramento Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville Vacaville · Vallejo, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB PULM VEIN ISOLATION | $39,104.80 | $69,830.00 | — source file |
| UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Evaluation And Insertion Of Catheters For Recording, Pacing, And Treatment Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm | $42,446.80 | $77,176.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Pleasanton · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Compre Ep Eval Abltj Atr Fib Pulm Vein Isolation | $44,570.00 | $111,425.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Rch Tx Atrial Fib Pulm Vein Isol | $45,811.50 | $61,082.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Watsonville Community Hospital Watsonville · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA COMP EPS/ABLATION OF ATRIAL FIB | $48,828.12 | $81,380.20 | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC EP EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $52,620.00 | $70,160.00 | — source file |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC EP EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $52,620.00 | $70,160.00 | — source file |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center Coronado · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC EP EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $52,620.00 | $70,160.00 | — source file |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC EP EPHYS EVL TRNSPTL TX ATRIAL FIB ISOLAT PULM VEIN | $52,620.00 | $70,160.00 | — source file |
| Stanford Health Care Stanford · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Compre Ep Eval Abltj Atr Fib Pulm Vein Isolation | $53,753.20 | $134,383.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center Fresno · Fresno, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB | $64,272.00 | $80,340.00 | Jun 18, 2026 source file |
| Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center Clovis · Fresno, CA COMPRE EP EVAL ABLTJ ATR FIB | $64,272.00 | $80,340.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale · Glendale, CA Tx Atrial Fib Pulm Vein Isol | $75,733.25 | $75,733.25 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA HB COMP ATRIAL FIB PULM VEIN ISL 3D MAP S&I | $120,426.80 | $185,272.00 | Nov 26, 2025 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 24 | $3,024.40 | $17,732.00 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 10 | $11,125.92 | $19,515.48 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 10 | $17,518.41 | $44,129.15 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 10 | $39,104.80 | $39,104.80 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 5 | $34,165.50 | $39,104.80 |
| Fresno, CA | 3 | $39,104.80 | $64,272.00 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 3 | $39,104.80 | $39,104.80 |
| Vallejo, CA | 3 | $3,164.71 | $39,104.80 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 2 | $26,151.27 | $32,628.04 |
| Glendale, CA | 1 | $75,733.25 | $75,733.25 |
| Modesto, CA | 1 | $39,104.80 | $39,104.80 |
| Napa, CA | 1 | $30,289.41 | $30,289.41 |
| Ontario, CA | 1 | $17,732.00 | $17,732.00 |
| Richmond, CA | 1 | $39,104.80 | $39,104.80 |
| Redding, CA | 1 | $33,452.00 | $33,452.00 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 1 | $48,828.12 | $48,828.12 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 1 | $39,104.80 | $39,104.80 |
What it is
This procedure uses catheters to isolate the pulmonary veins in the heart, to treat atrial fibrillation.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in other states
- Alabama$66,364.39
- Alaska$19,011.70
- Arizona$39,530.05
- Arkansas$19,904.95
- Colorado$57,603.19
- Connecticut$40,724.26
- Delaware$38,112.63
- Florida$48,749.80
- Georgia$15,773.23
- Hawaii$19,721.70
- Idaho$62,005.00
- Illinois$26,193.60
- Indiana$52,541.65
- Iowa$2,755.20
- Kansas$26,838.53
- Kentucky$129,144.05
- Louisiana$14,110.18
- Maine$25,790.00
- Massachusetts$29,926.80
- Michigan$35,940.54
- Minnesota$20,213.95
- Mississippi$14,143.53
- Missouri$21,497.60
- Montana$36,607.50
- Nebraska$16,863.42
- Nevada$28,430.00
- New Hampshire$13,590.68
- New Jersey$27,177.37
- New York$27,000.00
- North Carolina$60,522.10
- North Dakota$27,196.55
- Ohio$33,299.55
- Oklahoma$13,504.82
- Oregon$36,555.95
- Pennsylvania$30,975.00
- Rhode Island$28,250.00
- South Carolina$18,845.50
- South Dakota$42,380.00
- Tennessee$13,572.24
- Texas$30,074.52
- Utah$13,825.21
- Vermont$3,653.00
- Virginia$16,895.50
- Washington$25,749.00
- West Virginia$13,146.50
- Wisconsin$6,507.80
- Wyoming$13,478.89
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.