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Internal heart pump support (circulatory assist) cost in California
Internal heart pump support (circulatory assist) 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: $1,468 (most listed prices $246–$26,036).
Cheapest in California
- MemorialCare Long Beach Medical CenterInternal heart pump support (circulatory assist)Facility fee only$151
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $162
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care ServicesInternal heart pump support (circulatory assist)Facility fee only$290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $317
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $384
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $525
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,282
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,401
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dominican Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,522
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community 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 - $1,847
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist 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.