Office visits
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes cost in California
Compare cash prices for advance care planning, first 30 minutes at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 55 hospital and 1 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $110 (most listed prices $42.92–$243).
Cheapest in California
- $11.76
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $21.59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceAdvance care planning, first 30 minutesFacility fee only$26.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $27.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $33
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountain Communities Healthcare District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $34.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $34.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $34.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $36.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalAdvance care planning, first 30 minutesFacility fee only$40.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.