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Implantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricle cost in California
Implantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricle 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 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $4,327 (most listed prices $1,253–$12,378).
Cheapest in California
- Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$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 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$1,763
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$3,965
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7,448
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9,612
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy San Juan Medical CenterImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$12,081
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Woodland Memorial HospitalImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$12,081
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Hospital of SacramentoImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$12,698
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Hospital of Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17,151
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital of Folsom price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$80,376
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$80,376
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital 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.