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Price transparency:
17 of 58 common services carry a self-pay price
17
services with a self-pay price
58
services with any published price
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services we look for
Every price this hospital publishes
click a procedure to compare across the metro| Procedure | Self-pay | List price | Insurers pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound Ultrasound abdomen complete | $2,346–$3,050 varies | $3,609 | $132–$4,201 |
| Chest X-ray Chest X-ray, 2 views | $899–$1,169 varies | $1,383 | $58–$4,201 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis CT abdomen/pelvis with contrast | $11,088–$14,414 varies | $17,058 | $445–$4,201 |
| CT scan of the chest CT chest without contrast | $4,337–$5,638 varies | $6,672 | $132–$4,201 |
| CT scan of the head CT head without contrast | $4,337–$5,638 varies | $6,672 | $132–$4,201 |
| CT scan of the pelvis CT pelvis with contrast | $5,233–$6,803 varies | $8,051 | $222–$4,201 |
| Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) Echocardiogram complete | $5,278–$6,863 varies | $8,121 | $683–$3,320 |
| EKG (heart rhythm test) Electrocardiogram (ECG) | billed by the doctor | — | $250–$399 |
| MRI of the brain MRI brain without contrast | $3,543–$8,592 varies | $5,450 | $301–$4,405 |
| MRI of the brain, with and without contrast MRI brain with/without contrast | $10,021–$13,028 varies | $15,417 | $445–$8,675 |
| MRI of the knee MRI knee without contrast | $4,985–$6,481 varies | $7,669 | $301–$4,389 |
| MRI of the lower back MRI lumbar spine without contrast | $5,143–$6,686 varies | $7,913 | $301–$4,884 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound Ultrasound pregnancy | $1,894–$2,462 varies | $2,914 | $132–$4,201 |
| Screening mammogram Screening mammogram, bilateral | $1,178–$1,532 varies | $1,813 | $230–$4,201 |
| Sleep study Sleep study (polysomnography) | $1,079–$9,466 varies | $14,564 | $1,729–$2,754 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound Ultrasound transvaginal | $1,263–$1,642 varies | $1,943 | $132–$4,201 |
| X-ray of the lower back X-ray lower spine | $1,373–$1,785 varies | $2,113 | $97–$4,201 |
| X-ray of the shoulder X-ray shoulder | $1,144–$1,488 varies | $1,761 | $64–$4,201 |
| A1c diabetes blood test Hemoglobin A1c | $203 | $313 | $24–$135 |
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) Basic metabolic panel | $625 | $961 | $21–$118 |
| Blood clotting time (PT/INR) Prothrombin time | $153 | $235 | $11–$55 |
| Blood clotting time (PTT) Partial thromboplastin time | $159 | $244 | $15–$84 |
| Cholesterol panel Lipid panel | $11 | $17 | $33–$186 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) CBC with differential | $591 | $910 | $19–$108 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) Comprehensive metabolic panel | $629 | $967 | $26–$147 |
| Liver function blood test Hepatic function panel | $625 | $961 | $20–$114 |
| PSA prostate blood test PSA (prostate screen) | $15 | $23 | $45–$256 |
| Thyroid (TSH) blood test TSH (thyroid) | $13 | $21 | $42–$234 |
| Urine test with microscope Urinalysis with microscopy | $288 | $443 | $7–$43 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Cataract surgery w/ lens implant | $937–$24,185 varies | $1,441 | $14,342–$39,248 |
| Colonoscopy Colonoscopy diagnostic | $937–$24,185 varies | $6,100 | $6,417–$18,056 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy Colonoscopy w/ biopsy | $937–$24,185 varies | $1,441 | $6,417–$18,056 |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal Colonoscopy w/ polyp removal | $937–$24,185 varies | $1,441 | $12,162–$18,056 |
| C-section delivery Cesarean section without CC/MCC | not published | — | $10,456–$35,855 |
| Draining an abscess Incision & drainage of abscess | $1,016–$1,321 varies | $1,563 | $247–$15,354 |
| Emergency room visit, moderate Emergency department visit, moderate | $5,680 | $8,739 | $345–$5,938 |
| Epidural steroid injection, lower back Epidural injection lumbar w/ imaging | $8,174 | $12,576 | $862–$13,493 |
| Follow-up office visit Established patient office visit, 20-29 min | $382–$674 varies | $588 | $127–$185 |
| Gallbladder removal Gallbladder removal laparoscopic | $937–$24,185 varies | $1,441 | $27,131–$40,280 |
| Hernia repair Inguinal hernia repair | $6,652 | $10,234 | $17,188–$28,144 |
| Hip or knee replacement Major joint replacement (hip/knee), no MCC | not published | — | $22,065–$77,347 |
| Joint injection Joint injection (major joint) | $1,885–$2,451 varies | $2,900 | $368–$22,787 |
| Knee arthroscopy (meniscus) Knee arthroscopy w/ meniscectomy | $937–$24,185 varies | $37,207 | $17,188–$28,144 |
| Laser treatment after cataract surgery YAG laser capsulotomy | $3,540 | $5,446 | $683–$18,056 |
| Nerve root injection, lower back Transforaminal epidural, lumbar | $4,469–$5,809 varies | $6,875 | $1,109–$13,493 |
| New patient office visit New patient office visit, 30-44 min | $382–$674 varies | $588 | $127–$185 |
| Physical therapy session Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise | $345–$448 varies | $689 | — |
| Prostate biopsy Prostate biopsy | $8,356–$10,862 varies | $12,855 | $2,551–$18,056 |
| Removal of a breast lump Excision of breast lesion | $937–$24,185 varies | $8,681 | $13,900–$22,787 |
| Shoulder arthroscopy Shoulder arthroscopy w/ decompression | $937–$24,185 varies | $1,441 | $9,060–$34,883 |
| Stitches for a simple cut Simple wound repair | $1,016–$1,321 varies | $1,563 | $247–$15,354 |
| Therapy session, 60 minutes Psychotherapy, 60 minutes | $908 | $1,397 | $200–$230 |
| Tonsil and adenoid removal (under 12) Tonsillectomy w/ adenoidectomy, under 12 | $937–$24,185 varies | $7,504 | $13,900–$28,144 |
| Upper endoscopy Upper GI endoscopy diagnostic | $937–$24,185 varies | $7,504 | $9,088–$15,354 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper GI endoscopy w/ biopsy | $3,397 | $5,227 | $12,162–$18,056 |
| Vaginal delivery, full maternity care Vaginal delivery, global obstetric care | $937–$24,185 varies | $1,441 | $12,162–$35,549 |
| Vaginal delivery (hospital stay) Vaginal delivery without CC/MCC | not published | — | $8,016–$24,863 |
| Vasectomy Vasectomy | $937–$24,185 varies | $37,207 | $12,162–$18,056 |
Read from the file Cedars-sinai Medical Center publishes, last read 6 September 2026. We scanned 162611 rows to find these 58 procedures. 2583 payer rows carried a percentage rather than a dollar amount and are not included in the negotiated ranges — a percentage of a charge is not a price until the charge is known.