Surgery
Open chest surgery with direct heart massage cost in California
Open chest surgery with direct heart massage is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 66 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,913 (most listed prices $634–$6,551).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceOpen chest surgery with direct heart massageDoctor fee only$156Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $343
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Anaheim Global Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $343
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chapman Global Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $343
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Orange County Global Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $343
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: South Coast Global Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $410
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $413
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Banner Lassen Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterOpen chest surgery with direct heart massageFacility fee only$628
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $735
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $735
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $735
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.