Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Central Nervous System Principal cost in Oakland, CA
MS-DRG 023 · 2 hospitals in Oakland
Charges here run from $305,552 to $566,714 — a difference of $261,162 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $366,665.
Hospitals in Oakland, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland, CA |
$305,552 17% below the state average | $61,620 | 13 |
|
D
Highland Hospital
Oakland, CA |
$566,714 55% above the state average | $129,030 | 12 |
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.