SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
SALINAS, CA 93901 · Acute Care Hospitals
91 procedures with CMS pricing data · Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024
By BillRazor Research · Last updated March 27, 2026 · Methodology
Procedures Analyzed
91
With CMS pricing data
Avg Charge-to-Medicare Ratio
8.2x
Chargemaster ÷ Medicare
CMS Quality Rating
Patient experience & outcomes
Hospital Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Voluntary non-profit - Other
Above 90th Percentile
75%
Compared to CA hospitals
Understanding Your Costs
When you receive a bill from SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, you are typically seeing the hospital's “chargemaster” rate — its published list price for each service. According to CMS data, SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL lists chargemaster rates that average 8.2x the corresponding Medicare reimbursement amount across 91 procedures with publicly available pricing data (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024).
The median hospital in CA has a chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio of 6.3x, with ratios across the state ranging from 1.7x to 17.6x. At 8.2x, this facility’s average ratio is above the state median. 273 hospitals in CA report pricing data to CMS (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
The procedure with the largest gap between the listed price and Medicare reimbursement at SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is Chest Pain (DRG 313). The listed chargemaster rate is $83,371, while Medicare reimburses $7,087 for the same procedure — a ratio of 11.8x (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024).
What does this actually mean for your bill? Chargemaster rates are rarely what patients pay. If you have insurance, your insurer has negotiated a separate rate — often 40–60% less than the listed price. If you are uninsured, you may be able to negotiate directly with the hospital or request financial assistance. The chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio is a useful reference point for understanding listed pricing, but it does not represent what most patients will owe out of pocket.
68 of 91 procedures (75%) at this facility have listed rates above the 90th percentile compared to other CA hospitals reporting the same procedure data to CMS (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is a voluntary non-profit - other acute care hospitals facility with a CMS quality rating of 4/5 stars. Note: CMS quality ratings measure patient outcomes and experience, not pricing. A hospital with high listed prices may provide excellent care, and pricing data alone should not be used to evaluate the quality of a healthcare provider.
Listed Chargemaster Rates vs Medicare Reimbursement — Top Procedures by Ratio
Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. Chargemaster rates are list prices and may not reflect actual patient costs.
Procedure Pricing Lookup
Search for a specific procedure or DRG code to see listed chargemaster rates and Medicare reimbursement amounts.
| Procedure | DRG | Listed Charge | Medicare Reimb. | Ratio | State Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Pain | 313 | $83,371 | $7,087 | 11.8x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Signs and Symptoms without Major Complications | 948 | $102,698 | $8,787 | 11.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Drug-Eluting Stent without Major Complications | 247 | $245,705 | $21,194 | 11.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Circulatory Disorders Except Ami, with Cardiac Catheterization without Major Complications | 287 | $132,351 | $11,547 | 11.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with Complications | 281 | $112,166 | $10,020 | 11.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction without Complications | 066 | $75,158 | $6,728 | 11.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Nonspecific Cerebrovascular Disorders with Complications | 071 | $119,825 | $11,016 | 10.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders without Complications | 310 | $57,390 | $5,359 | 10.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders without Major Complications | 392 | $86,628 | $8,217 | 10.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without Major Complications | 690 | $87,182 | $8,325 | 10.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy without Major Complications | 897 | $98,150 | $9,417 | 10.4x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Hypertension without Major Complications | 305 | $76,159 | $7,420 | 10.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Complications | 191 | $90,286 | $8,825 | 10.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with Complications or Tpa in 24 Hours | 065 | $107,199 | $10,489 | 10.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with Complications | 418 | $178,307 | $17,708 | 10.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Respiratory Neoplasms with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 180 | $238,800 | $23,730 | 10.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Transient Ischemia without Thrombolytic | 069 | $80,347 | $7,993 | 10.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Complications | 389 | $80,947 | $8,165 | 9.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Complications | 439 | $81,430 | $8,408 | 9.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Coronary Bypass without Cardiac Catheterization without Major Complications | 236 | $398,373 | $41,708 | 9.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Syncope and Collapse | 312 | $82,070 | $8,915 | 9.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with Operating Room Procedures with Complications | 854 | $203,976 | $22,411 | 9.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Pulmonary Embolism with Major Complications or Comorbidities or Acute Cor Pulmonale | 175 | $120,148 | $13,201 | 9.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Other Disorders of Nervous System with Complications | 092 | $99,158 | $10,913 | 9.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Complications | 394 | $89,891 | $9,897 | 9.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 190 | $103,923 | $11,457 | 9.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with Complications | 309 | $67,364 | $7,439 | 9.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Complications | 442 | $90,790 | $10,026 | 9.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with Complications | 194 | $76,568 | $8,470 | 9.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 393 | $189,635 | $21,115 | 9.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Drug-Eluting Stent with Major Complications or Comorbidities or 4 or More Arteries O | 246 | $333,138 | $37,193 | 9.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure | 189 | $116,553 | $13,087 | 8.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Renal Failure with Complications | 683 | $85,019 | $9,537 | 8.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Complications of Treatment with Complications | 920 | $98,954 | $11,117 | 8.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with Complications | 378 | $91,376 | $10,452 | 8.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with Complications | 178 | $118,172 | $13,669 | 8.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Complications | 445 | $100,590 | $11,649 | 8.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 308 | $108,375 | $12,599 | 8.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 193 | $122,017 | $14,377 | 8.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without Major Complications | 641 | $69,183 | $8,259 | 8.4x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Degenerative Nervous System Disorders without Major Complications | 057 | $150,958 | $18,055 | 8.4x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Diabetes with Complications | 638 | $74,397 | $8,921 | 8.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Mechanical Ventilation over 96 Hours without Major Complications | 872 | $88,523 | $10,705 | 8.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 917 | $137,049 | $16,673 | 8.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 391 | $110,695 | $13,460 | 8.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Carotid Artery Stent Procedures without Complications | 036 | $171,829 | $21,207 | 8.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 280 | $151,037 | $18,658 | 8.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders without Major Complications | 074 | $85,859 | $10,679 | 8.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Complications | 243 | $196,978 | $24,684 | 8.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without Major Complications | 563 | $65,942 | $8,355 | 7.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
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All data from CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. Chargemaster rates are list prices and may not reflect actual patient costs.
Statewide Context
Charge-to-Medicare ratio range across CA hospitals
273 hospitals in CA report pricing data to CMS. This facility's average ratio of 8.2x places it at the lower-middle range of the state range (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
How much does SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL charge compared to Medicare?
According to CMS IPPS data, SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL's listed chargemaster rates average 8.2x the Medicare reimbursement amount across 91 procedures. Chargemaster rates are list prices and are not what most insured patients pay — actual costs depend on insurance negotiations and coverage terms.
What is the most expensive procedure at SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?
The procedure with the highest chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio at SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is Chest Pain (DRG 313), with a listed charge of $83,371 compared to Medicare reimbursement of $7,087 — a ratio of 11.8x. Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary.
Is SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL expensive compared to other CA hospitals?
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL's average chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio is 8.2x. Ratios vary significantly across CA hospitals. This ratio reflects listed chargemaster prices, not what patients actually pay. CMS quality ratings, which measure patient outcomes and experience, are separate from pricing data.
Where does the pricing data for SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL come from?
All pricing data comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Provider Summary, published under federal price transparency law (45 CFR Part 180). This data is publicly available and updated annually.
How can I check if my bill from SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is correct?
You can upload your bill to BillRazor for a free comparison against publicly available Medicare reimbursement data. Our system analyzes every line item in 60 seconds. Research suggests 49-80% of hospital bills contain errors, including duplicate charges, incorrect procedure codes, and unbundling.
Does SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in SALINAS, CA accept Medicare?
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is included in the CMS IPPS Provider Summary, which covers Medicare-participating hospitals. For specific coverage questions, contact SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL directly or check with your insurance provider.
Data sourced from CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. All information is for educational purposes only.