Tendon insertion injection in California
Below is what hospitals in California charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 55 hospitals in California run from $9 to $1,412. The typical hospital charges $734. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $734
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
60 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Lodi Memorial CA · Price file August 2, 2026 | $9Insurance typically pays $51Sticker price $131 | Lowest price of any hospital | $51 | $131 |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield CA · Price file October 5, 2026 | $20Insurance typically pays $53Sticker price $131 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $53 | $131 |
| Glendale Adventist Medical Center CA · Price file July 30, 2026 | $21Insurance typically pays $69Sticker price $138 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $69 | $138 |
| Adventist Health St Helena CA | $21Insurance typically pays $121Sticker price $142 | Cheaper than 94% of hospitals | $121 | $142 |
| Adventist Health Sonora CA · Price file May 23, 2026 | $22Insurance typically pays $118Sticker price $132 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $118 | $132 |
| White Memorial Medical Center CA | $25Insurance typically pays $115Sticker price $138 | Cheaper than 91% of hospitals | $115 | $138 |
| Adventist Health Tulare CA · Price file May 22, 2026 | $25Insurance typically pays $36Sticker price $131 | Cheaper than 89% of hospitals | $36 | $131 |
| Adventist Health Hanford CA · Price file August 1, 2026 | $25Insurance typically pays $49Sticker price $131 | Cheaper than 89% of hospitals | $49 | $131 |
| Adventist Health Reedley CA · Price file August 2, 2026 | $25Insurance typically pays $49Sticker price $131 | Cheaper than 89% of hospitals | $49 | $131 |
| Adventist Health Ukiah Valley CA · Price file May 24, 2026 | $26Insurance typically pays $66Sticker price $131 | Cheaper than 83% of hospitals | $66 | $131 |
| Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley CA · Price file May 21, 2026 | $35Insurance typically pays $49Sticker price $131 | Cheaper than 81% of hospitals | $49 | $131 |
| Adventist Health Howard Memorial CA · Price file August 2, 2026 | $39Insurance typically pays $94Sticker price $131 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $94 | $131 |
| Adventist Health Delano CA · Price file July 29, 2026 | $53Insurance typically pays $158Sticker price $263 | Cheaper than 78% of hospitals | $158 | $263 |
| Adventist Health Mendocino Coast CA · Price file August 2, 2026 | $134Insurance typically pays $142Sticker price $203 | Cheaper than 76% of hospitals | $142 | $203 |
| University Of California Irvine Medical Center CA · Price file July 1, 2024 | $147Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $491 | Cheaper than 74% of hospitals | — | $491 |
| George L Mee Memorial Hospital CA · Price file October 28, 2026 | $178Insurance typically pays $214Sticker price $238 | Cheaper than 72% of hospitals | $214 | $238 |
| Tahoe Forest Hospital CA · Price file September 28, 2026 | $193Insurance typically pays $110Sticker price $193 | Cheaper than 70% of hospitals | $110 | $193 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $253Insurance typically pays $829Sticker price $723 | Cheaper than 69% of hospitals | $829 | $723 |
| Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $311Insurance typically pays $494Sticker price $444 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $494 | $444 |
| Natividad Medical Center CA · Price file August 14, 2026 | $328Insurance typically pays $42Sticker price $328 | Cheaper than 65% of hospitals | $42 | $328 |
| Kaweah Health Medical Center CA · Price file July 14, 2026 | $390Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $390 | Cheaper than 63% of hospitals | — | $390 |
| Providence Little Co Of Mary Med Ctr San Pedro CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $447Insurance typically pays $827Sticker price $1,276 | Cheaper than 61% of hospitals | $827 | $1,276 |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $447Insurance typically pays $828Sticker price $1,276 | Cheaper than 61% of hospitals | $828 | $1,276 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $475Insurance typically pays $1,280Sticker price $989 | Cheaper than 57% of hospitals | $1,280 | $989 |
| Providence St. Joseph Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $562Insurance typically pays $1,458Sticker price $1,171 | Cheaper than 56% of hospitals | $1,458 | $1,171 |
| Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital CA | $734Insurance typically pays $787Sticker price $734 | Cheaper than 54% of hospitals | $787 | $734 |
| Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital CA | $734Insurance typically pays $787Sticker price $734 | Cheaper than 54% of hospitals | $787 | $734 |
| Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital CA | $734Insurance typically pays $787Sticker price $734 | Cheaper than 54% of hospitals | $787 | $734 |
| Providence Mission Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $851Insurance typically pays $1,256Sticker price $1,773 | Pricier than 52% of hospitals | $1,256 | $1,773 |
| Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA | $1,124Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,874 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | — | $1,874 |
| Stanford Health Care CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,334Insurance typically pays $98Sticker price $2,667 | Pricier than 56% of hospitals | $98 | $2,667 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center CA · Price file November 26, 2025 | $1,365Insurance typically pays $4,167Sticker price $2,101 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $4,167 | $2,101 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness Campus CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Medical Center Sacramento CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Solano Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Lakeside Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Mills-peninsula Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Eden Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Amador Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Delta Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Maternity Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| California Pacific Medical Ctr-davies Campus Hosp CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Davis Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Memorial Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Novato Community Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Memorial Hospital Los Banos CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $436Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $436 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| Sutter Center For Psychiatry CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,370Insurance typically pays $395Sticker price $1,370 | Pricier than 59% of hospitals | $395 | $1,370 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital CA · Price file April 2, 2026 | $1,412Insurance typically pays $1,066Sticker price $7,925 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,066 | $7,925 |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center CA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $4,473Sticker price — | — | $4,473 | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital CA | —Insurance typically pays $2,657Sticker price — | — | $2,657 | — |
| Corona Regional Medical Center CA | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $735 | — | — | $735 |
| West Hills Hospital Medical Center CA | —Insurance typically pays $1,636Sticker price — | — | $1,636 | — |
| Los Robles Hospital Medical Center CA | —Insurance typically pays $3,968Sticker price — | — | $3,968 | — |
Procedure code 20551. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.