Inpatient stays
Viral meningitis stay, with complications cost in California
Viral meningitis stay, with complications 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 41 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $20,389 (most listed prices $10,899–$53,545).
Cheapest in California
- $5,740
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Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,925
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Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,842
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Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8,400
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Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9,501
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Source: Glendora Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10,579
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Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10,672
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Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12,277
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Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $15,818
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Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18,204
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- $18,337
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- $18,383
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
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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.