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Inpatient specialist consult, initial, level 1 (20 min) cost in California
Inpatient specialist consult, initial, level 1 (20 min) 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 7 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $75 (most listed prices $36.25–$221).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceInpatient specialist consult, initial, level 1 (20 min)Doctor fee only$46Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Colorado River Medical CenterInpatient specialist consult, initial, level 1 (20 min)Facility fee only$70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colorado River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Hospital of Orange CountyInpatient specialist consult, initial, level 1 (20 min)Facility fee only$152
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Hospital of Orange County price file · checked Oct 2026 - $165
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mee Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $181
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayers Memorial Hospital DistrictInpatient specialist consult, initial, level 1 (20 min)Facility fee only$214
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayers Memorial Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Good Samaritan Hospital - BakersfieldInpatient specialist consult, initial, level 1 (20 min)Facility fee only$320
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Good Samaritan Hospital - Bakersfield 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.