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Initial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min) cost in California
Compare cash prices for initial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 25 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $243 (most listed prices $76.02–$854).
Cheapest in California
- Hazel Hawkins Memorial HospitalInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Doctor fee only$98.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Colorado River Medical CenterInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$103
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colorado River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical CenterInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$122
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$122
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Children's HospitalInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$131
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glenn Medical CenterInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$238
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glenn Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Natividad Medical CenterInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$276
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $277
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Orchard HospitalInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$329
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Orchard Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Memorial Medical CenterInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$487
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sutter Roseville Medical CenterInitial hospital observation care, moderate complexity (about 50 min)Facility fee only$487
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sutter Roseville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
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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?
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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.