Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Oakland, CA
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Oakland
Charges here run from $54,117 to $92,687 — a difference of $38,570 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $72,198.
Hospitals in Oakland, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland, CA |
$54,117 25% below the state average | $10,688 | 24 |
|
D
Highland Hospital
Oakland, CA |
$92,687 28% above the state average | $18,591 | 22 |
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.