Surgery
Liver transplant (whole or partial donor liver) cost in California
Liver transplant (whole or partial donor liver) 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 11 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $8,739 (most listed prices $3,786–$45,421).
Cheapest in California
- $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai 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 - $1,590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,143
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13,081
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $24,909
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoLiver transplant (whole or partial donor liver)Facility fee only$30,190
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical CenterLiver transplant (whole or partial donor liver)Facility fee only$35,683
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52,297
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health 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.