30 procedures · 7 hospitals · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 1,768 staffed beds across 7 facilities · files published through March 2026
What 30 common medical procedures actually cost at 7 hospitals in metropolitan San Francisco, CA (San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA), read from each hospital's own federally-required price-transparency file. Prices here run from about $8 for a CBC to $12,689 for a Hip/Knee Replacement, and 27 procedures have a published self-pay cash price. Hospitals covered include KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK, SETON MEDICAL CENTER. Every figure is tied to a named hospital and its file's publication date. These are price references from public data — not a quote, a bill, or medical or financial advice.
Important — a price reference, not a bill
These figures are aggregated from hospitals' public price-transparency files — not a quote, a
bill, an insurance benefit determination, or medical advice. Your actual out-of-pocket cost
depends on your insurance plan (deductible, copay, coinsurance, network), the exact service and
any complications, and which hospital you use. Always confirm price and coverage with the
hospital and your insurer before care.
What the San Francisco numbers show
The widest gap in San Francisco: the same Head CT costs 6.0× as much at one hospital as at another
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $153 for a Head CT; SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $913 for the same billing codes, in the same metro.
San Francisco prices run about 38% below the national middle
Comparing each of 30 procedures against the middle price across every other metro on this site, San Francisco's typical negotiated rate is lower on 26 of them. The median ratio is 0.62× the national middle.
ER Visit is San Francisco's biggest premium; Vaginal Delivery its biggest bargain
Against the rest of the country, an ER Visit here runs 236% above the $777 national middle at $2,610, while a Vaginal Delivery runs 79% below its $8,798 at $1,885.
Who runs the 7 San Francisco-area hospitals behind these prices
7 non-profit. The largest is KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND at 396 beds. Ownership matters to a price file: for-profit chains and non-profit systems publish self-pay cash prices at very different rates.
27 of 30 San Francisco procedures have a published self-pay cash price
The largest published cash discount here is on an ER Visit: $2,167 cash against a $2,610 negotiated rate, 17% lower. Hospitals are not required to offer a cash price and most publish one only for outpatient imaging and lab work.
How the negotiated, cash and chargemaster figures differ — and where each comes from — is
explained on the methodology page.
Imaging & scans in San Francisco
| Procedure | Typical negotiated | Range | Cash | List price |
| Abdominal Ultrasound (complete) | $149 | $149–$453 | $991 | $1,770 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $124 | $124–$126 | $504 | $900 |
| CT Scan of the Abdomen & Pelvis (with contrast) | $500 | $500–$1,871 | $4,754 | $8,490 |
| CT Scan of the Chest | $190 | $190–$1,132 | $2,845 | $5,080 |
| CT Scan of the Head/Brain (without contrast) | $153 | $153–$913 | $2,682 | $4,790 |
| MRI of the Brain (without contrast) | $339 | $339–$1,518 | $3,629 | $6,480 |
| MRI of the Knee | $339 | $339–$1,049 | $3,438 | $6,140 |
| MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) | $339 | $339–$1,392 | $3,282 | $5,860 |
| Pregnancy (OB) Ultrasound | $149 | $149–$438 | $1,123 | $2,005 |
Abdominal Ultrasound (complete) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $149 ·usual $149 ·full spread $149–$453 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $991 ·list $1,770
Billed as CPT 76700 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdominal Ultrasound costs 3.0× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $149, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $453 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $149 and $149, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for an Abdominal Ultrasound (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting an Abdominal Ultrasound in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $149 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $149 | at the median | $991 | $1,770 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $149 | at the median | $991 | $1,770 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $149 | at the median | $991 | $1,770 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $149 | at the median | $991 | $1,770 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $149 | at the median | $991 | $1,770 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $149 | at the median | $991 | $1,770 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $453 | 204% above median | — | $2,218 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label an Abdominal Ultrasound in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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US ABDOMINAL REAL TIME W/IMAGE DOCUMENTATION
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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US ABDOMINAL REAL TIME W/IMAGE DOCUMENTATION
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
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US ABDOMINAL REAL TIME W/IMAGE DOCUMENTATION
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
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US ABDOMINAL REAL TIME W/IMAGE DOCUMENTATION
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
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US ABDOMINAL REAL TIME W/IMAGE DOCUMENTATION
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
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US ABDOMINAL REAL TIME W/IMAGE DOCUMENTATION
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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SMOC US ABDOMINAL COMPLETE
Chest X-ray (2 views) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $124 ·usual $124 ·full spread $124–$126 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $504 ·list $900
Billed as CPT 71046 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $124 and $124, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Chest X-ray (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Chest X-ray in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $124 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $124 | at the median | $504 | $900 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $124 | at the median | $504 | $900 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $124 | at the median | $504 | $900 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $124 | at the median | $504 | $900 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $124 | at the median | $504 | $900 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $124 | at the median | $504 | $900 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $126 | 2% above median | — | $797 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Chest X-ray in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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RADIOLOGIC EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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RADIOLOGIC EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
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RADIOLOGIC EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
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RADIOLOGIC EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
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RADIOLOGIC EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
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RADIOLOGIC EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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SMOC CHEST 2 VIEWS 71046
; XR CHEST 2 VIEWS 71046
CT Scan of the Abdomen & Pelvis (with contrast) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $500 ·usual $500 ·full spread $500–$1,871 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $4,754 ·list $8,490
Billed as CPT 74177 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdomen/Pelvis CT costs 3.7× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $500, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $1,871 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $500 and $500, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for an Abdomen/Pelvis CT (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting an Abdomen/Pelvis CT in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $500 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $500 | at the median | $4,754 | $8,490 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $500 | at the median | $4,754 | $8,490 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $500 | at the median | $4,754 | $8,490 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $500 | at the median | $4,754 | $8,490 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $500 | at the median | $4,754 | $8,490 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $500 | at the median | $4,754 | $8,490 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $1,871 | 274% above median | — | $9,050 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label an Abdomen/Pelvis CT in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W/CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W/CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
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CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W/CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
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CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W/CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
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CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W/CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
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CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W/CONTRAST MATERIAL
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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CT ABD & PELVIS ORAL CONTRST ONLY 74177
CT Scan of the Chest in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $190 ·usual $190 ·full spread $190–$1,132 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,845 ·list $5,080
Billed as CPT 71250 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest CT costs 6.0× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $190, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $1,132 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $190 and $190, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Chest CT (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Chest CT in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $190 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $190 | at the median | $2,845 | $5,080 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $190 | at the median | $2,845 | $5,080 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $190 | at the median | $2,845 | $5,080 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $190 | at the median | $2,845 | $5,080 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $190 | at the median | $2,845 | $5,080 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $190 | at the median | $2,845 | $5,080 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $1,132 | 496% above median | — | $5,028 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Chest CT in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY THORAX W/O CNTRST
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY THORAX W/O CNTRST
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY THORAX W/O CNTRST
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY THORAX W/O CNTRST
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY THORAX W/O CNTRST
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY THORAX W/O CNTRST
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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CT CHEST WITHOUT CONTRAST 71250
CT Scan of the Head/Brain (without contrast) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $153 ·usual $153 ·full spread $153–$913 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,682 ·list $4,790
Billed as CPT 70450 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Head CT costs 6.0× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $153, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $913 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $153 and $153, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Head CT (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Head CT in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $153 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $153 | at the median | $2,682 | $4,790 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $153 | at the median | $2,682 | $4,790 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $153 | at the median | $2,682 | $4,790 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $153 | at the median | $2,682 | $4,790 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $153 | at the median | $2,682 | $4,790 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $153 | at the median | $2,682 | $4,790 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $913 | 497% above median | — | $3,988 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Head CT in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
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CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
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CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
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CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
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CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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CT HEAD OR BRAIN WITHOUT CONTRAST 70450
MRI of the Brain (without contrast) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $339 ·usual $339 ·full spread $339–$1,518 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,629 ·list $6,480
Billed as CPT 70551 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Brain MRI costs 4.5× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $339, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $1,518 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $339 and $339, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Brain MRI (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Brain MRI in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $339 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $339 | at the median | $3,629 | $6,480 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $339 | at the median | $3,629 | $6,480 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $339 | at the median | $3,629 | $6,480 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $339 | at the median | $3,629 | $6,480 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $339 | at the median | $3,629 | $6,480 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $339 | at the median | $3,629 | $6,480 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $1,518 | 348% above median | — | $6,638 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Brain MRI in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
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MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
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MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
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MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
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MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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MRI BRAIN/STEM WITHOUT CONTRAST 70551
MRI of the Knee in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $339 ·usual $339 ·full spread $339–$1,049 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,438 ·list $6,140
Billed as CPT 73721 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Knee MRI costs 3.1× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $339, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $1,049 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $339 and $339, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Knee MRI (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Knee MRI in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $339 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $339 | at the median | $3,438 | $6,140 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $339 | at the median | $3,438 | $6,140 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $339 | at the median | $3,438 | $6,140 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $339 | at the median | $3,438 | $6,140 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $339 | at the median | $3,438 | $6,140 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $339 | at the median | $3,438 | $6,140 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $1,049 | 209% above median | — | $4,171 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Knee MRI in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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MRI ANY JT LOWER EXTREM W/O CONTRAST MATRL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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MRI ANY JT LOWER EXTREM W/O CONTRAST MATRL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
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MRI ANY JT LOWER EXTREM W/O CONTRAST MATRL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
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MRI ANY JT LOWER EXTREM W/O CONTRAST MATRL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
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MRI ANY JT LOWER EXTREM W/O CONTRAST MATRL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
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MRI ANY JT LOWER EXTREM W/O CONTRAST MATRL
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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MRI KNEE W/O CONTRAST RT 73721
MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $339 ·usual $339 ·full spread $339–$1,392 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,282 ·list $5,860
Billed as CPT 72148 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Lumbar MRI costs 4.1× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $339, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $1,392 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $339 and $339, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Lumbar MRI (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Lumbar MRI in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $339 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $339 | at the median | $3,282 | $5,860 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $339 | at the median | $3,282 | $5,860 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $339 | at the median | $3,282 | $5,860 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $339 | at the median | $3,282 | $5,860 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $339 | at the median | $3,282 | $5,860 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $339 | at the median | $3,282 | $5,860 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $1,392 | 311% above median | — | $5,802 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Lumbar MRI in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
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MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
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MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
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MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
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MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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MRI SPINE LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST 72148
Pregnancy (OB) Ultrasound in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $149 ·usual $149 ·full spread $149–$438 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,123 ·list $2,005
Billed as CPT 76805 / 76801 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same OB Ultrasound costs 2.9× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $149, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $438 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $149 and $149, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for an OB Ultrasound (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting an OB Ultrasound in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $149 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $149 | at the median | $1,123 | $2,005 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $149 | at the median | $1,123 | $2,005 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $149 | at the median | $1,123 | $2,005 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $149 | at the median | $1,123 | $2,005 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $149 | at the median | $1,123 | $2,005 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $149 | at the median | $1,123 | $2,005 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $438 | 194% above median | — | $1,408 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label an OB Ultrasound in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
US PREG UTERUS AFTER 1ST TRIMEST 1/1ST GESTATION
; US PREGNANT UTERUS 14 WK TRANSABDL 1/1ST GESTAT
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
US PREG UTERUS AFTER 1ST TRIMEST 1/1ST GESTATION
; US PREGNANT UTERUS 14 WK TRANSABDL 1/1ST GESTAT
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
US PREG UTERUS AFTER 1ST TRIMEST 1/1ST GESTATION
; US PREGNANT UTERUS 14 WK TRANSABDL 1/1ST GESTAT
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
US PREG UTERUS AFTER 1ST TRIMEST 1/1ST GESTATION
; US PREGNANT UTERUS 14 WK TRANSABDL 1/1ST GESTAT
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
US PREG UTERUS AFTER 1ST TRIMEST 1/1ST GESTATION
; US PREGNANT UTERUS 14 WK TRANSABDL 1/1ST GESTAT
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
US PREG UTERUS AFTER 1ST TRIMEST 1/1ST GESTATION
; US PREGNANT UTERUS 14 WK TRANSABDL 1/1ST GESTAT
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
SMOC US PREG >14 WKS SING/1ST GEST 76805
; SMOC US PREG <14 WKS SING/1ST GEST
Lab tests in San Francisco
Complete Blood Count (CBC) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $8 ·usual $8 ·full spread $8–$10 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $123 ·list $220
Billed as CPT 85025 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same CBC costs 21% more across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $8, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $10 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $8 and $8, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a CBC (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a CBC in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $8 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $8 | at the median | $123 | $220 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $8 | at the median | $123 | $220 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $8 | at the median | $123 | $220 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $8 | at the median | $123 | $220 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $8 | at the median | $123 | $220 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $8 | at the median | $123 | $220 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $10 | 21% above median | — | $223 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a CBC in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
BLOOD COUNT COMPLETE AUTO&AUTO DIFRNTL WBC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
BLOOD COUNT COMPLETE AUTO&AUTO DIFRNTL WBC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
BLOOD COUNT COMPLETE AUTO&AUTO DIFRNTL WBC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
BLOOD COUNT COMPLETE AUTO&AUTO DIFRNTL WBC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
BLOOD COUNT COMPLETE AUTO&AUTO DIFRNTL WBC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
BLOOD COUNT COMPLETE AUTO&AUTO DIFRNTL WBC
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
.BLOOD COUNT CBC W/AUTO DIFF
Typical negotiated price $10 ·usual $10 ·full spread $10–$13 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $255 ·list $456
Billed as CPT 80053 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same CMP costs 31% more across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $10, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $13 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $10 and $10, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a CMP (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a CMP in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $10 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $10 | at the median | $255 | $456 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $10 | at the median | $255 | $456 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $10 | at the median | $255 | $456 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $10 | at the median | $255 | $456 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $10 | at the median | $255 | $456 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $10 | at the median | $255 | $456 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $13 | 31% above median | — | $639 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a CMP in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetes Test) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $10 ·usual $10 ·full spread $10–$12 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $80 ·list $142
Billed as CPT 83036 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same A1c Test costs 21% more across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $10, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $12 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $10 and $10, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for an A1c Test (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting an A1c Test in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $10 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $10 | at the median | $80 | $142 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $10 | at the median | $80 | $142 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $10 | at the median | $80 | $142 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $10 | at the median | $80 | $142 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $10 | at the median | $80 | $142 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $10 | at the median | $80 | $142 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $12 | 21% above median | — | $197 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label an A1c Test in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
HEMOGLOBIN GLYCOSYLATED A1C
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
HEMOGLOBIN GLYCOSYLATED A1C
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
HEMOGLOBIN GLYCOSYLATED A1C
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
HEMOGLOBIN GLYCOSYLATED A1C
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
HEMOGLOBIN GLYCOSYLATED A1C
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
HEMOGLOBIN GLYCOSYLATED A1C
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
HEMOGLOBIN GLYCOSYLATED (A1C)
Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $13 ·usual $13 ·full spread $13–$15 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $156 ·list $279
Billed as CPT 80061 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Lipid Panel costs 15% more across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $13, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $15 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $13 and $13, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Lipid Panel (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Lipid Panel in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $13 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $13 | at the median | $156 | $279 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $13 | at the median | $156 | $279 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $13 | at the median | $156 | $279 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $13 | at the median | $156 | $279 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $13 | at the median | $156 | $279 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $13 | at the median | $156 | $279 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $15 | 15% above median | — | $184 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Lipid Panel in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
LIPID PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
LIPID PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
LIPID PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
LIPID PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
LIPID PANEL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
LIPID PANEL
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
LIPID PANEL 6793 (Send Out)
; LIPID PANEL
PSA Test (Prostate Screening) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $18 ·usual $18 ·full spread $18–$23 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $130 ·list $233
Billed as CPT 84153 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same PSA Test costs 27% more across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $18, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $23 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $18 and $18, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a PSA Test (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a PSA Test in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $18 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $18 | at the median | $130 | $233 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $18 | at the median | $130 | $233 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $18 | at the median | $130 | $233 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $18 | at the median | $130 | $233 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $18 | at the median | $130 | $233 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $18 | at the median | $130 | $233 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $23 | 27% above median | — | $383 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a PSA Test in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
ASSAY OF PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN TOTAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
ASSAY OF PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN TOTAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
ASSAY OF PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN TOTAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
ASSAY OF PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN TOTAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
ASSAY OF PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN TOTAL
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
ASSAY OF PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN TOTAL
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING (PSA)
; PSA TOTAL
Screenings in San Francisco
Screening Colonoscopy in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $1,158 ·usual $1,158 ·full spread $1,158 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,220 ·list $5,750
Billed as HCPCS G0121 / G0105 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $1,158 and $1,158, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Screening Colonoscopy (6)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Screening Colonoscopy in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $1,158 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $1,158 | at the median | $3,220 | $5,750 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $1,158 | at the median | $3,220 | $5,750 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $1,158 | at the median | $3,220 | $5,750 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $1,158 | at the median | $3,220 | $5,750 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $1,158 | at the median | $3,220 | $5,750 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $1,158 | at the median | $3,220 | $5,750 | Apr 2026 |
How these 6 hospitals label a Screening Colonoscopy in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
COLORECTAL SCRN; HI RISK IND
; COLON CA SCRN NOT HI RSK IND
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
COLORECTAL SCRN; HI RISK IND
; COLON CA SCRN NOT HI RSK IND
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
COLORECTAL SCRN; HI RISK IND
; COLON CA SCRN NOT HI RSK IND
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
COLORECTAL SCRN; HI RISK IND
; COLON CA SCRN NOT HI RSK IND
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
COLORECTAL SCRN; HI RISK IND
; COLON CA SCRN NOT HI RSK IND
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
COLORECTAL SCRN; HI RISK IND
; COLON CA SCRN NOT HI RSK IND
Screening Mammogram in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $139 ·usual $139 ·full spread $139–$157 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $375 ·list $670
Billed as CPT 77067 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Mammogram costs 13% more across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $139, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $157 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $139 and $139, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Mammogram (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Mammogram in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $139 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $139 | at the median | $375 | $670 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $139 | at the median | $375 | $670 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $139 | at the median | $375 | $670 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $139 | at the median | $375 | $670 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $139 | at the median | $375 | $670 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $139 | at the median | $375 | $670 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $157 | 13% above median | — | $723 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Mammogram in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY BI 2-VIEW BREAST INC CAD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY BI 2-VIEW BREAST INC CAD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY BI 2-VIEW BREAST INC CAD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY BI 2-VIEW BREAST INC CAD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY BI 2-VIEW BREAST INC CAD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY BI 2-VIEW BREAST INC CAD
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
SCR 1850 MAM 2V EA W/CAD BILAT 77067
; MM SCR MAM 2V EA W/CAD BILAT 77067
Endoscopy in San Francisco
| Procedure | Typical negotiated | Range | Cash | List price |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy | $1,497 | $1,497 | $3,550 | $6,340 |
| Diagnostic Colonoscopy | $1,158 | $1,158 | $3,679 | $6,570 |
| Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) | $1,190 | $1,190–$1,406 | $3,707 | $6,620 |
Colonoscopy with Biopsy in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $1,497 ·usual $1,497 ·full spread $1,497 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,550 ·list $6,340
Billed as CPT 45380 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $1,497 and $1,497, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Colonoscopy w/ Biopsy (6)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Colonoscopy w/ Biopsy in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $1,497 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $1,497 | at the median | $3,550 | $6,340 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $1,497 | at the median | $3,550 | $6,340 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $1,497 | at the median | $3,550 | $6,340 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $1,497 | at the median | $3,550 | $6,340 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $1,497 | at the median | $3,550 | $6,340 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $1,497 | at the median | $3,550 | $6,340 | Apr 2026 |
How these 6 hospitals label a Colonoscopy w/ Biopsy in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
COLONOSCOPY W/BIOPSY SINGLE/MULTIPLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
COLONOSCOPY W/BIOPSY SINGLE/MULTIPLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
COLONOSCOPY W/BIOPSY SINGLE/MULTIPLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
COLONOSCOPY W/BIOPSY SINGLE/MULTIPLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
COLONOSCOPY W/BIOPSY SINGLE/MULTIPLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
COLONOSCOPY W/BIOPSY SINGLE/MULTIPLE
Diagnostic Colonoscopy in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $1,158 ·usual $1,158 ·full spread $1,158 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,679 ·list $6,570
Billed as CPT 45378 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $1,158 and $1,158, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Colonoscopy (6)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Colonoscopy in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $1,158 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $1,158 | at the median | $3,679 | $6,570 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $1,158 | at the median | $3,679 | $6,570 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $1,158 | at the median | $3,679 | $6,570 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $1,158 | at the median | $3,679 | $6,570 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $1,158 | at the median | $3,679 | $6,570 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $1,158 | at the median | $3,679 | $6,570 | Apr 2026 |
How these 6 hospitals label a Colonoscopy in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $1,190 ·usual $1,190 ·full spread $1,190–$1,406 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,707 ·list $6,620
Billed as CPT 43235 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Upper Endoscopy costs 18% more across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $1,190, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $1,406 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $1,190 and $1,190, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for an Upper Endoscopy (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting an Upper Endoscopy in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $1,190 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $1,190 | at the median | $3,707 | $6,620 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $1,190 | at the median | $3,707 | $6,620 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $1,190 | at the median | $3,707 | $6,620 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $1,190 | at the median | $3,707 | $6,620 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $1,190 | at the median | $3,707 | $6,620 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $1,190 | at the median | $3,707 | $6,620 | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $1,406 | 18% above median | — | $2,159 | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label an Upper Endoscopy in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY TRANSORAL DIAGNOSTIC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY TRANSORAL DIAGNOSTIC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY TRANSORAL DIAGNOSTIC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY TRANSORAL DIAGNOSTIC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY TRANSORAL DIAGNOSTIC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY TRANSORAL DIAGNOSTIC
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCPY TRANSORAL DIAG
; ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY TRANSORAL DX
Surgery & procedures in San Francisco
| Procedure | Typical negotiated | Range | Cash | List price |
| Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery | $2,256 | $2,256 | $5,124 | $9,150 |
| Cataract Surgery (with Lens Implant) | $2,896 | $2,896 | $8,624 | $15,400 |
| Hip or Knee Replacement | $12,689 | $12,689–$27,417 | — | — |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair | $5,944 | $5,560–$5,944 | $22,397 | $39,995 |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy (Appendix Removal) | $7,407 | $7,407 | $22,680 | $40,500 |
| Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal | $7,407 | $7,407 | $19,219 | $34,320 |
| Tonsillectomy | $5,815 | $5,815 | $10,357 | $18,495 |
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $2,256 ·usual $2,256 ·full spread $2,256 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $5,124 ·list $9,150
Billed as CPT 64721 / 29848 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $2,256 and $2,256, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Carpal Tunnel Surgery (6)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Carpal Tunnel Surgery in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $2,256 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $2,256 | at the median | $5,124 | $9,150 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $2,256 | at the median | $5,124 | $9,150 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $2,256 | at the median | $5,124 | $9,150 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $2,256 | at the median | $5,124 | $9,150 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $2,256 | at the median | $5,124 | $9,150 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $2,256 | at the median | $5,124 | $9,150 | Apr 2026 |
How these 6 hospitals label a Carpal Tunnel Surgery in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
NEUROPLASTY &/TRANSPOS MEDIAN NRV CARPAL TUNNE
; NDSC WRST SURG W/RLS TRANSVRS CARPL LIGM
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
NEUROPLASTY &/TRANSPOS MEDIAN NRV CARPAL TUNNE
; NDSC WRST SURG W/RLS TRANSVRS CARPL LIGM
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
NEUROPLASTY &/TRANSPOS MEDIAN NRV CARPAL TUNNE
; NDSC WRST SURG W/RLS TRANSVRS CARPL LIGM
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
NEUROPLASTY &/TRANSPOS MEDIAN NRV CARPAL TUNNE
; NDSC WRST SURG W/RLS TRANSVRS CARPL LIGM
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
NEUROPLASTY &/TRANSPOS MEDIAN NRV CARPAL TUNNE
; NDSC WRST SURG W/RLS TRANSVRS CARPL LIGM
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
NEUROPLASTY &/TRANSPOS MEDIAN NRV CARPAL TUNNE
; NDSC WRST SURG W/RLS TRANSVRS CARPL LIGM
Cataract Surgery (with Lens Implant) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $2,896 ·usual $2,896 ·full spread $2,896 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $8,624 ·list $15,400
Billed as CPT 66984 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $2,896 and $2,896, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Cataract Surgery (6)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Cataract Surgery in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $2,896 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $2,896 | at the median | $8,624 | $15,400 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $2,896 | at the median | $8,624 | $15,400 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $2,896 | at the median | $8,624 | $15,400 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $2,896 | at the median | $8,624 | $15,400 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $2,896 | at the median | $8,624 | $15,400 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $2,896 | at the median | $8,624 | $15,400 | Apr 2026 |
How these 6 hospitals label a Cataract Surgery in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
XCAPSL CTRC RMVL INSJ IO LENS PROSTH W/O ECP
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
XCAPSL CTRC RMVL INSJ IO LENS PROSTH W/O ECP
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
XCAPSL CTRC RMVL INSJ IO LENS PROSTH W/O ECP
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
XCAPSL CTRC RMVL INSJ IO LENS PROSTH W/O ECP
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
XCAPSL CTRC RMVL INSJ IO LENS PROSTH W/O ECP
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
XCAPSL CTRC RMVL INSJ IO LENS PROSTH W/O ECP
Hip or Knee Replacement in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $12,689 ·usual $12,689 ·full spread $12,689–$27,417 ·7 hospitals
Billed as MS-DRG 469 / 470 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Hip/Knee Replacement costs 2.2× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $12,689, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $27,417 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $12,689 and $12,689, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Hip/Knee Replacement (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Hip/Knee Replacement in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $12,689 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $12,689 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $12,689 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $12,689 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $12,689 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $12,689 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $12,689 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $27,417 | 116% above median | — | — | Mar 2026 |
Inguinal Hernia Repair in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $5,944 ·usual $5,944 ·full spread $5,560–$5,944 ·7 hospitals ·self-pay cash $22,397 ·list $39,995
Billed as CPT 49505 / 49650 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Hernia Repair costs 7% more across San Francisco-area hospitals: SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $5,560, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY reports $5,944 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $5,944 and $5,944, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Hernia Repair (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Hernia Repair in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $5,944 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $5,560 | 6% below median | — | $5,913 | Mar 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $5,944 | at the median | $22,397 | $39,995 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $5,944 | at the median | $22,397 | $39,995 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $5,944 | at the median | $22,397 | $39,995 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $5,944 | at the median | $22,397 | $39,995 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $5,944 | at the median | $22,397 | $39,995 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $5,944 | at the median | $22,397 | $39,995 | Apr 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Hernia Repair in their own files
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
MESH SYMBOTEX 25X20
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG RPR INITIAL INGUINAL HERNIA
; RPR 1ST INGUN HRNA AGE 5 YRS/> REDUCIBLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG RPR INITIAL INGUINAL HERNIA
; RPR 1ST INGUN HRNA AGE 5 YRS/> REDUCIBLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG RPR INITIAL INGUINAL HERNIA
; RPR 1ST INGUN HRNA AGE 5 YRS/> REDUCIBLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG RPR INITIAL INGUINAL HERNIA
; RPR 1ST INGUN HRNA AGE 5 YRS/> REDUCIBLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG RPR INITIAL INGUINAL HERNIA
; RPR 1ST INGUN HRNA AGE 5 YRS/> REDUCIBLE
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG RPR INITIAL INGUINAL HERNIA
; RPR 1ST INGUN HRNA AGE 5 YRS/> REDUCIBLE
Laparoscopic Appendectomy (Appendix Removal) in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $7,407 ·usual $7,407 ·full spread $7,407 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $22,680 ·list $40,500
Billed as CPT 44970 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $7,407 and $7,407, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for an Appendectomy (6)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting an Appendectomy in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $7,407 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $7,407 | at the median | $22,680 | $40,500 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $7,407 | at the median | $22,680 | $40,500 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $7,407 | at the median | $22,680 | $40,500 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $7,407 | at the median | $22,680 | $40,500 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $7,407 | at the median | $22,680 | $40,500 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $7,407 | at the median | $22,680 | $40,500 | Apr 2026 |
How these 6 hospitals label an Appendectomy in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $7,407 ·usual $7,407 ·full spread $7,407 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $19,219 ·list $34,320
Billed as CPT 47562 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $7,407 and $7,407, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Gallbladder Removal (6)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Gallbladder Removal in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $7,407 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $7,407 | at the median | $19,219 | $34,320 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $7,407 | at the median | $19,219 | $34,320 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $7,407 | at the median | $19,219 | $34,320 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $7,407 | at the median | $19,219 | $34,320 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $7,407 | at the median | $19,219 | $34,320 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $7,407 | at the median | $19,219 | $34,320 | Apr 2026 |
How these 6 hospitals label a Gallbladder Removal in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG CHOLECYSTECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG CHOLECYSTECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG CHOLECYSTECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG CHOLECYSTECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG CHOLECYSTECTOMY
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
LAPAROSCOPY SURG CHOLECYSTECTOMY
Tonsillectomy in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $5,815 ·usual $5,815 ·full spread $5,815 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $10,357 ·list $18,495
Billed as CPT 42820 / 42821 / 42825 / 42826 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
The middle half of hospitals fall between $5,815 and $5,815, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Tonsillectomy (6)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Tonsillectomy in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $5,815 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $5,815 | at the median | $10,357 | $18,495 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $5,815 | at the median | $10,357 | $18,495 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $5,815 | at the median | $10,357 | $18,495 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $5,815 | at the median | $10,357 | $18,495 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $5,815 | at the median | $10,357 | $18,495 | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $5,815 | at the median | $10,357 | $18,495 | Apr 2026 |
How these 6 hospitals label a Tonsillectomy in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY <AGE 12
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY <AGE 12
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY <AGE 12
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY <AGE 12
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY <AGE 12
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY <AGE 12
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY <AGE 12
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY <AGE 12
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY <AGE 12
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY <AGE 12
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY <AGE 12
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/>
; TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY <AGE 12
Maternity & delivery in San Francisco
Cesarean Section (C-Section) Delivery in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $4,527 ·usual $4,527 ·full spread $4,527–$12,955 ·7 hospitals
Billed as MS-DRG 786 / 787 / 788 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same C-Section costs 2.9× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $4,527, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $12,955 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $4,527 and $4,527, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a C-Section (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a C-Section in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $4,527 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $4,527 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $4,527 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $4,527 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $4,527 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $4,527 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $4,527 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $12,955 | 186% above median | — | — | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a C-Section in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
-
CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
-
CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH CC
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
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CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH MCC
; CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITH CC
Vaginal Delivery in San Francisco
Typical negotiated price $1,885 ·usual $1,885 ·full spread $1,885–$9,109 ·7 hospitals
Billed as MS-DRG 805 / 806 / 807 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →
Cheapest to dearest, the same Vaginal Delivery costs 4.8× as much across San Francisco-area hospitals: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND reports $1,885, SETON MEDICAL CENTER reports $9,109 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.
The middle half of hospitals fall between $1,885 and $1,885, a narrow band around the median.
Every San Francisco-area hospital price for a Vaginal Delivery (7)
Every San Francisco-area hospital reporting a Vaginal Delivery in its
price-transparency file, sorted by negotiated price. "vs median" compares each hospital's
negotiated rate to the $1,885 median on this page. "File date" is
when that hospital last published. A dash means the hospital did not report that price — it is
never filled with a guess.
| Hospital | Negotiated | vs median | Cash | List price | File date |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND | $1,885 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK | $1,885 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO | $1,885 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT | $1,885 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH | $1,885 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY | $1,885 | at the median | — | — | Apr 2026 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER | $9,109 | 383% above median | — | — | Mar 2026 |
How these 7 hospitals label a Vaginal Delivery in their own files
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
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VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITHOUT CC/MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITHOUT CC/MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
-
VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITHOUT CC/MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
-
VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITHOUT CC/MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
-
VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITHOUT CC/MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH CC
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
-
VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITHOUT CC/MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH CC
- SETON MEDICAL CENTER
-
VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITHOUT CC/MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH MCC
; VAGINAL DELIVERY WITHOUT STERILIZATION OR D&C WITH CC
The 7 San Francisco-area hospitals behind these prices
Every price on this page comes from one of these hospitals' own machine-readable Standard
Charges files. They sit in 7 different towns
(Antioch, Daly City, Fremont, Oakland, Redwood City, San Francisco, Walnut Creek) across 4counties
(Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo). A hospital's ownership, size and the completeness of its file all
shape what you see above.
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
275 West Macarthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA (Alameda County)
It is a mid-sized 396-bed private non-profit acute-care hospital with an emergency department. CMS rates it 2 stars out of 5 overall.
It publishes a negotiated rate for 30 of the 30 procedures tracked here, a self-pay cash price on 27 and a chargemaster list price on 27. Its file was last published March 2026 as CSV (CMS schema v3), and lists up to 3 payer-specific rates on a single tracked line item.
Published at healthy.kaiserpermanente.org
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
1425 S Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA (Contra Costa County)
It is a mid-sized 362-bed private non-profit acute-care hospital with an emergency department. CMS rates it 3 stars out of 5 overall.
It publishes a negotiated rate for 30 of the 30 procedures tracked here, a self-pay cash price on 27 and a chargemaster list price on 27. Its file was last published March 2026 as CSV (CMS schema v3), and lists up to 3 payer-specific rates on a single tracked line item.
Published at healthy.kaiserpermanente.org
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SETON MEDICAL CENTER
1900 Sullivan Avenue, Daly City, CA (San Mateo County)
It is a mid-sized 279-bed church-affiliated non-profit acute-care hospital with an emergency department. CMS rates it 1 star out of 5 overall.
It publishes a negotiated rate for 22 of the 30 procedures tracked here, a chargemaster list price on 19. Its file was last published March 2026 as CSV (CMS schema v3), and lists up to 88 payer-specific rates on a single tracked line item.
Published at ahmchealth.com
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
2425 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA (San Francisco County)
It is a mid-sized 239-bed private non-profit acute-care hospital with an emergency department. CMS rates it 4 stars out of 5 overall.
It publishes a negotiated rate for 30 of the 30 procedures tracked here, a self-pay cash price on 27 and a chargemaster list price on 27. Its file was last published March 2026 as CSV (CMS schema v3), and lists up to 3 payer-specific rates on a single tracked line item.
Published at healthy.kaiserpermanente.org
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA (Alameda County)
It is a mid-sized 193-bed private non-profit acute-care hospital with an emergency department. CMS rates it 4 stars out of 5 overall.
It publishes a negotiated rate for 30 of the 30 procedures tracked here, a self-pay cash price on 27 and a chargemaster list price on 27. Its file was last published March 2026 as CSV (CMS schema v3), and lists up to 3 payer-specific rates on a single tracked line item.
Published at healthy.kaiserpermanente.org
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, CA (Contra Costa County)
It is a mid-sized 150-bed private non-profit acute-care hospital with an emergency department. CMS rates it 1 star out of 5 overall.
It publishes a negotiated rate for 30 of the 30 procedures tracked here, a self-pay cash price on 27 and a chargemaster list price on 27. Its file was last published March 2026 as CSV (CMS schema v3), and lists up to 3 payer-specific rates on a single tracked line item.
Published at healthy.kaiserpermanente.org
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
1100 Veterans Boulevard, Redwood City, CA (San Mateo County)
It is a mid-sized 149-bed private non-profit acute-care hospital with an emergency department. CMS rates it 4 stars out of 5 overall.
It publishes a negotiated rate for 30 of the 30 procedures tracked here, a self-pay cash price on 27 and a chargemaster list price on 27. Its file was last published March 2026 as CSV (CMS schema v3), and lists up to 3 payer-specific rates on a single tracked line item.
Published at healthy.kaiserpermanente.org
Source: hospitals' own machine-readable Standard Charges files,
published under the U.S. Hospital Price Transparency rule (45 CFR §180.50).
Most recent hospital file in this dataset: July 2026.
Prices are references, not quotes or bills, and never medical or financial advice —
where a hospital reports no price, nothing is shown rather than a guess.