Procedures
Halo brace application to skull, including removal cost in California
Halo brace application to skull, including removal 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 29 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,608 (most listed prices $312–$6,500).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceHalo brace application to skull, including removalDoctor fee only$582Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Holy Cross Medical CenterHalo brace application to skull, including removalFacility fee only$691
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $959
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Healdsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,011
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Petaluma Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictHalo brace application to skull, including removalFacility fee only$1,037
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalHalo brace application to skull, including removalFacility fee only$1,037
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Queen of The Valley Medical CenterHalo brace application to skull, including removalFacility fee only$1,038
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Queen of The Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San PedroHalo brace application to skull, including removalFacility fee only$1,169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center TorranceHalo brace application to skull, including removalFacility fee only$1,169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torra price fil · 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.