Heart
External circulation assist device for the heart cost in California
External circulation assist device for the heart 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 28 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $200 (most listed prices $66.08–$2,005).
Cheapest in California
- $43.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $88.21
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $146
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care ServicesExternal circulation assist device for the heartFacility fee only$290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $398
Doctor fees are billed separately. +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $408
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,730
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,965
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai 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.