Back Problems (severe) cost in Los Angeles, CA
MS-DRG 551 · 2 hospitals in Los Angeles
Charges here run from $42,147 to $247,954 — a difference of $205,808 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $124,467.
Hospitals in Los Angeles, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Los Angeles Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA |
$42,147 66% below the state average | $16,800 | 22 |
|
F
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA |
$247,954 99% above the state average | $22,177 | 52 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.