California Hospital Medical Center La
California Hospital Medical Center LA charges 5.2x the Medicare reimbursement rate across analyzed procedures, with 12% showing outlier pricing patterns in our Los Angeles market analysis.
Los Angeles, CA 90015 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 3/5
About the analyst
Elena Vasquez leads hospital billing pattern analysis at BillRazor Research. She focuses on identifying overcharges, markup outliers, and patient advocacy strategies. Expertise: hospital billing patterns, overcharge analysis, patient advocacy.
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Pricing grade
D
High
Avg markup vs Medicare
5.17x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
9.4x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
17
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
11.8%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENAL FAILURE WITH CC | 683 | $77,043 | $38,521 | — | 9.4x |
| OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC | 698 | $122,366 | $61,183 | — | 6.7x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS | 065 | $75,614 | $37,807 | — | 6.5x |
| CHEST PAIN | 313 | $46,091 | $23,046 | — | 5.4x |
| RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC | 682 | $89,299 | $44,649 | — | 5.3x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $73,029 | $36,515 | — | 5x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC | 281 | $47,963 | $23,982 | — | 4.9x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC | 280 | $86,961 | $43,480 | — | 4.8x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH MCC | 640 | $75,109 | $37,555 | — | 4.8x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC | 064 | $93,996 | $46,998 | — | 4.7x |
| INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 853 | $268,813 | $134,406 | — | 4.7x |
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC | 190 | $59,462 | $29,731 | — | 4.7x |
| DIABETES WITH CC | 638 | $44,289 | $22,144 | — | 4.6x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $100,417 | $50,209 | — | 4.6x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC | 872 | $51,225 | $25,612 | — | 4.4x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC | 690 | $37,997 | $18,999 | — | 4.1x |
| OTHER VASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 252 | $115,800 | $57,900 | — | 3.2x |
How CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LA compares to nearby hospitals
Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.
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Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.
Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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