Procedures
Unlisted lung or chest lining procedure cost in California
Unlisted lung or chest lining procedure 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 108 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,075 (most listed prices $318–$4,164).
Cheapest in California
- $62.49
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $275
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $365
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalUnlisted lung or chest lining procedureFacility fee only$410
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $435
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 - $464
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $464
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $464
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla price file · checked Oct 2026 - $464
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista price file · checked Oct 2026 - $464
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - $534
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rideout Memorial Hospital 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.