Childbirth
Delivery of placenta only (separate procedure) cost in California
Delivery of placenta only (separate procedure) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 166 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,032 (most listed prices $226–$6,395).
Cheapest in California
- $129
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $138
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rideout Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalDelivery of placenta only (separate procedure)Facility fee only$156
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $168
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $182
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mee Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care ServicesDelivery of placenta only (separate procedure)Facility fee only$192
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $193
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $243
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $247
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - $252
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $267
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.