3 hospitals here publish what they charge Medicare. The typical one bills about $9.15 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for. Where more than one hospital treats the same thing, the difference between them is often several times over.
#94 in CA
Modesto, CA
5.4x — bills about $5.37 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#228 in CA
Modesto, CA
16.0x — bills about $15.98 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#59 in CA
Modesto, CA
6.1x — bills about $6.11 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
The procedures most patients here are treated for, with the local typical charge.
Level 1 Intraocular Procedures
$19,718 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$114,987 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$79,976 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$36,992 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 6 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$135,336 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$23,101 typical charge · 3 hospitals