Surgery
Tying off a major neck artery cost in California
Tying off a major neck artery 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 66 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $3,121 (most listed prices $524–$6,680).
Cheapest in California
- $123
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $264
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $300
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $331
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $335
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $335
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $335
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $476
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $529
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $927
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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.