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Cultured cartilage cell implant (MACI) cost in California
Compare cash prices for cultured cartilage cell implant (maci) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 39 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $68,028 (most listed prices $30,421–$157,729).
Cheapest in California
- $30,421
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: AUTOLOGOUS CARTICEL CULTURED CHRONDROCYTES +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $35,456
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MACI IMP 42112X-46323
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $36,345
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES, IMPLANT
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $39,334
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MACI IMP 42112X-46323
Source: Mercy Medical Center Merced price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52,158
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: CARTICEL AUTOLOG CULT CHONDROC
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $53,297
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES, IMPLANT
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67,205
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MACI IMP 56051X-61656
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $73,765
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MACI IMP 42112X-46323
Source: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74,569
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MACI IMP 42112X-46323
Source: Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield price file · checked Oct 2026 - $75,943
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE COLLGN PORCINE MACI W/AUTOLOGOUS CULT CHONDROCYTES
Source: Saint Agnes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $84,469
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MACI IMP 56051X-61656
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $84,469
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MACI IMP 56051X-61656
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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