Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Sacramento, CA
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Sacramento
Charges here run from $47,898 to $127,331 — a difference of $79,433 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $72,198.
Hospitals in Sacramento, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA |
$47,898 34% below the state average | $11,964 | 16 |
|
F
University Of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA |
$127,331 76% above the state average | $17,453 | 59 |
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.