Tonsillectomy Cost in California (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Tonsillectomy costs $5,084 on average without insurance in California, based on actual CMS data from 105 hospitals. Prices range from $0 to $35,801 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
105 hospitals in California report pricing for tonsillectomy. The average cash price is $5,084.
105
in California
$9,339
gross charge
$5,084
46% below list price
$0 – $35,801
3580100.0x spread
Hospital Prices in California
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESNICK NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AT UCLA Government - State | LOS ANGELES | $0 | $0 | $0 – $4,360 | 4.4/10 | |
| SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA MONICA | $0 | $0 | $0 – $19,609 | 4.4/10 | |
| RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Government - State | LOS ANGELES | $0 | $0 | $0 – $19,609 | 4.4/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH REEDLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | REEDLEY | $663 | $126-81% | $7 – $23,781 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD Voluntary non-profit - Church | HANFORD | $663 | $126-81% | $41 – $4,264 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA Voluntary non-profit - Church | SONORA | $795 | $135-83% | $55 – $25,822 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE Voluntary non-profit - Private | TULARE | $907 | $172-81% | $203 – $395 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | UKIAH | $907 | $181-80% | $36 – $19,507 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TEHACHAPI VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | TEHACHAPI | $907 | $245-73% | $172 – $8,030 | 2.2/10 | |
| OROVILLE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OROVILLE | $1,075 | $538-50% | $374 – $5,062 | 4.8/10 | |
| MAMMOTH HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | MAMMOTH LAKES | $1,044 | $731-30% | $731 – $992 | 1.6/10 | |
| NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FAIRFIELD | $731 | $731 | — | 4.4/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WILLITS | $3,160 | $948-70% | $36 – $2,686 | 2.2/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - BALDWIN PARK Voluntary non-profit - Other | BALDWIN PARK | $2,800 | $1,456-48% | $3,217 – $3,941 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH BAY Voluntary non-profit - Other | HARBOR CITY | $2,800 | $1,456-48% | $3,217 – $3,941 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE Voluntary non-profit - Private | RIVERSIDE | $2,800 | $1,456-48% | $3,217 – $3,941 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOS ANGELES | $2,800 | $1,456-48% | $3,217 – $3,941 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | $2,800 | $1,456-48% | $3,217 – $3,941 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WOODLAND HILLS Voluntary non-profit - Private | WOODLAND HILLS | $2,800 | $1,456-48% | $3,217 – $3,941 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM Voluntary non-profit - Private | ANAHEIM | $3,017 | $1,569-48% | $3,070 – $8,810 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - DOWNEY Voluntary non-profit - Other | DOWNEY | $3,017 | $1,569-48% | $3,070 – $8,810 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-MORENO VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Other | MORENO VALLEY | $3,017 | $1,569-48% | $3,070 – $8,810 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - PANORAMA CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | PANORAMA CITY | $3,017 | $1,569-48% | $3,070 – $8,810 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN DIEGO | $3,017 | $1,569-48% | $3,070 – $8,810 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN MARCOS | $3,017 | $1,569-48% | $3,070 – $8,810 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FONTANA | $3,017 | $1,569-48% | $3,070 – $8,810 | 4.8/10 | |
| HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review) | PASADENA | $2,662 | $1,730-35% | $5,268 – $11,140 | 6.8/10 | |
| HEALTHBRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - ORANGE Proprietary | ORANGE | $3,531 | $3,531 | $4,243 – $17,079 | 4.6/10 | |
| HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALENCIA | $3,531 | $3,531 | $4,243 – $17,079 | 2.2/10 | |
| SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | SAN DIMAS | $12,306 | $5,356-56% | $291 – $12,306 | 4.8/10 | |
| SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LYNWOOD | $23,342 | $5,356-77% | $291 – $21,008 | 4.1/10 | |
| KECK HOSPITAL OF USC Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | $16,439 | $5,753-65% | $2,000 – $16,439 | 5.9/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA CLARA | $14,586 | $7,439-49% | $3,757 – $11,220 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT Voluntary non-profit - Private | FREMONT | $14,586 | $7,439-49% | $3,757 – $11,220 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $14,586 | $7,439-49% | $3,757 – $11,220 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER PERMANENTE PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY-SANT Proprietary | SANTA CLARA | $14,586 | $7,439-49% | $3,757 – $11,220 | 0/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN RAFAEL | $14,586 | $7,439-49% | $3,757 – $11,220 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRESNO | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - VACAVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | VACAVILLE | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL MANTECA Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANTECA | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALLEJO | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSE Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN JOSE | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN LEANDRO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN LEANDRO | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SACRAMENTO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ROSEVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROSEVILLE | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK Voluntary non-profit - Private | WALNUT CREEK | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | REDWOOD CITY | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND Voluntary non-profit - Private | OAKLAND | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH Voluntary non-profit - Private | ANTIOCH | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA Voluntary non-profit - Other | SANTA ROSA | $15,460 | $7,885-49% | $3,919 – $12,272 | 4.8/10 | |
| ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | LANCASTER | $8,874 | $8,874 | $550 – $7,471 | 3.4/10 | |
| MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | GREENBRAE | $27,387 | $16,432-40% | $2,330 – $31,793 | 4.1/10 | |
| SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | FRESNO | $25,507 | $16,579-35% | $8 – $10,451 | 4.7/10 | |
| CEDAR-SINAI MARINA DEL REY HOSPITAL Proprietary | MARINA DEL REY | $28,381 | $18,448-35% | $4,592 – $8,439 | 7.9/10 | |
| BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | $35,801 | $25,061-30% | $4,282 – $4,838 | 2.2/10 | |
| HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | HOLLISTER | $4,113 | N/A | $203 – $10,500 | 4.4/10 | |
| LAC/RANCHO LOS AMIGOS NATIONAL REHABILITATION CTR Government - Local | DOWNEY | $7,438 | N/A | $277 – $7,613 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SYLMAR | $7,438 | N/A | $277 – $7,438 | 0.1/10 | |
| BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAKERSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $232 – $25,524 | 6.9/10 | |
| UCSF MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $4,850 – $15,899 | 4.4/10 | |
| VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MADERA | N/A | N/A | $1,366 – $32,515 | 5.6/10 | |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA BARBARA | N/A | N/A | $4,038 – $4,656 | 1.8/10 | |
| MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | ARCATA | N/A | N/A | $1,562 – $14,418 | 4.6/10 | |
| MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | N/A | N/A | $35 – $22,008 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM Voluntary non-profit - Private | FOLSOM | N/A | N/A | $11 – $17,074 | 4/10 | |
| FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | TUSTIN | N/A | N/A | $44 – $10,453 | 3.8/10 | |
| DAMERON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | STOCKTON | N/A | N/A | $253 – $8,538 | 4.2/10 | |
| FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | FRESNO | N/A | N/A | $203 – $6,602 | 5.5/10 | |
| HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $4,253 – $5,529 | 5.1/10 | |
| WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | WOODLAND | N/A | N/A | $11 – $13,770 | 4.4/10 | |
| UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $60 – $16,676 | 4.4/10 | |
| UCSF HEALTH SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $60 – $17,774 | 4.4/10 | |
| HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | JOSHUA TREE | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 4.1/10 | |
| FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN LUIS OBISPO | N/A | N/A | $27 – $12,667 | 0.1/10 | |
| CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | CORONA | N/A | N/A | $203 – $9,015 | 0.1/10 | |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | INDIO | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAC/HARBOR-UCLA MED CENTER Government - Local | TORRANCE | N/A | N/A | $277 – $6,852 | 7.1/10 | |
| EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | TURLOCK | N/A | N/A | $207 – $8,045 | 0.1/10 | |
| EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $207 – $8,045 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MODESTO | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | POMONA | N/A | N/A | $4,751 – $6,528 | 3.4/10 | |
| PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | PALMDALE | N/A | N/A | $203 – $9,015 | 3.1/10 | |
| NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORTHRIDGE | N/A | N/A | $232 – $16,739 | 4.4/10 | |
| MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | LAKE ARROWHEAD | N/A | N/A | $203 – $2,845 | 3.7/10 | |
| MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CARMICHAEL | N/A | N/A | $232 – $22,550 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING Voluntary non-profit - Private | REDDING | N/A | N/A | $462 – $18,679 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF MT SHASTA Voluntary non-profit - Other | MOUNT SHASTA | N/A | N/A | $395 – $14,028 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MERCED | N/A | N/A | $232 – $25,528 | 4/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK Proprietary | HUNTINGTON PARK | N/A | N/A | $207 – $8,045 | 0.1/10 | |
| COAST PLAZA HOSPITAL Proprietary | NORWALK | N/A | N/A | $207 – $9,566 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HOSPITAL - BAKERSFIELD Standalone (Needs Review) | BAKERSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $232 – $19,785 | 4/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA Proprietary | GARDENA | N/A | N/A | $207 – $8,045 | 3.6/10 | |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $203 – $5,357 | 3.5/10 | |
| MARK TWAIN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAN ANDREAS | N/A | N/A | $232 – $1,609 | 4.4/10 | |
| MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | SANTA MARIA | N/A | N/A | $232 – $20,621 | 4/10 | |
| DOMINICAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA CRUZ | N/A | N/A | $232 – $22,033 | 6.9/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Proprietary | SAN JOSE | N/A | N/A | $52 – $18,309 | 7.7/10 | |
| SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | SAN RAMON | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 3.1/10 | |
| CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LA Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $232 – $29,023 | 6.9/10 | |
| UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OAKLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | OAKLAND | N/A | N/A | $4,682 – $4,682 | 3.7/10 | |
| ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | COLTON | N/A | N/A | $203 – $5,769 | 6.3/10 | |
| LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $203 – $9,640 | 4.3/10 | |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD Proprietary | HOLLYWOOD | N/A | N/A | $4 – $9,640 | 4.3/10 |
LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $4,360
SANTA MONICA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $19,609
LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $19,609
REEDLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$663
Cash Price
$126-81%
Negotiated Range
$7 – $23,781
HANFORD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$663
Cash Price
$126-81%
Negotiated Range
$41 – $4,264
SONORA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$795
Cash Price
$135-83%
Negotiated Range
$55 – $25,822
TULARE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$907
Cash Price
$172-81%
Negotiated Range
$203 – $395
UKIAH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$907
Cash Price
$181-80%
Negotiated Range
$36 – $19,507
TEHACHAPI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$907
Cash Price
$245-73%
Negotiated Range
$172 – $8,030
OROVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,075
Cash Price
$538-50%
Negotiated Range
$374 – $5,062
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$1,044
Cash Price
$731-30%
Negotiated Range
$731 – $992
FAIRFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$731
Cash Price
$731
WILLITS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,160
Cash Price
$948-70%
Negotiated Range
$36 – $2,686
BALDWIN PARK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,800
Cash Price
$1,456-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,217 – $3,941
HARBOR CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,800
Cash Price
$1,456-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,217 – $3,941
RIVERSIDE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,800
Cash Price
$1,456-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,217 – $3,941
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,800
Cash Price
$1,456-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,217 – $3,941
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,800
Cash Price
$1,456-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,217 – $3,941
WOODLAND HILLS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,800
Cash Price
$1,456-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,217 – $3,941
ANAHEIM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,017
Cash Price
$1,569-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,070 – $8,810
DOWNEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$3,017
Cash Price
$1,569-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,070 – $8,810
MORENO VALLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$3,017
Cash Price
$1,569-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,070 – $8,810
PANORAMA CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,017
Cash Price
$1,569-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,070 – $8,810
SAN DIEGO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,017
Cash Price
$1,569-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,070 – $8,810
SAN MARCOS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,017
Cash Price
$1,569-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,070 – $8,810
FONTANA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,017
Cash Price
$1,569-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,070 – $8,810
PASADENA, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$2,662
Cash Price
$1,730-35%
Negotiated Range
$5,268 – $11,140
ORANGE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$3,531
Cash Price
$3,531
Negotiated Range
$4,243 – $17,079
VALENCIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,531
Cash Price
$3,531
Negotiated Range
$4,243 – $17,079
SAN DIMAS, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$12,306
Cash Price
$5,356-56%
Negotiated Range
$291 – $12,306
LYNWOOD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$23,342
Cash Price
$5,356-77%
Negotiated Range
$291 – $21,008
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$16,439
Cash Price
$5,753-65%
Negotiated Range
$2,000 – $16,439
SANTA CLARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,586
Cash Price
$7,439-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,757 – $11,220
FREMONT, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,586
Cash Price
$7,439-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,757 – $11,220
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,586
Cash Price
$7,439-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,757 – $11,220
SANTA CLARA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$14,586
Cash Price
$7,439-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,757 – $11,220
SAN RAFAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,586
Cash Price
$7,439-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,757 – $11,220
FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
VACAVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
MANTECA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
SAN JOSE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
SAN LEANDRO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
ROSEVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
WALNUT CREEK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
REDWOOD CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
ANTIOCH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
SANTA ROSA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$15,460
Cash Price
$7,885-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,919 – $12,272
LANCASTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$8,874
Cash Price
$8,874
Negotiated Range
$550 – $7,471
GREENBRAE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$27,387
Cash Price
$16,432-40%
Negotiated Range
$2,330 – $31,793
FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$25,507
Cash Price
$16,579-35%
Negotiated Range
$8 – $10,451
MARINA DEL REY, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$28,381
Cash Price
$18,448-35%
Negotiated Range
$4,592 – $8,439
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$35,801
Cash Price
$25,061-30%
Negotiated Range
$4,282 – $4,838
HOLLISTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,113
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$203 – $10,500
DOWNEY, CA · Government - Local
List Price
$7,438
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$277 – $7,613
SYLMAR, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$7,438
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$277 – $7,438
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $25,524
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,850 – $15,899
MADERA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,366 – $32,515
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,038 – $4,656
ARCATA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,562 – $14,418
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$35 – $22,008
FOLSOM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11 – $17,074
TUSTIN, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$44 – $10,453
STOCKTON, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$253 – $8,538
FRESNO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$203 – $6,602
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,253 – $5,529
WOODLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11 – $13,770
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$60 – $16,676
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$60 – $17,774
JOSHUA TREE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$27 – $12,667
CORONA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$203 – $9,015
INDIO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
TORRANCE, CA · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$277 – $6,852
TURLOCK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$207 – $8,045
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$207 – $8,045
MODESTO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
POMONA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,751 – $6,528
PALMDALE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$203 – $9,015
NORTHRIDGE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $16,739
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$203 – $2,845
CARMICHAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $22,550
REDDING, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$462 – $18,679
MOUNT SHASTA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$395 – $14,028
MERCED, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $25,528
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$207 – $8,045
NORWALK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$207 – $9,566
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $19,785
GARDENA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$207 – $8,045
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$203 – $5,357
SAN ANDREAS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $1,609
SANTA MARIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $20,621
SANTA CRUZ, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $22,033
SAN JOSE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$52 – $18,309
SAN RAMON, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$232 – $29,023
OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,682 – $4,682
COLTON, CA · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$203 – $5,769
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$203 – $9,640
HOLLYWOOD, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4 – $9,640
Tonsillectomy Cost by City in California
Tonsillectomy Cost in Other States
What Affects Tonsillectomy Cost in California
Hospital charges for tonsillectomy in California vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For tonsillectomy in California, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 105 hospitals in California, tonsillectomy prices range from $0 to $35,801 — a 35801.0x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in California
Tonsillectomy in California can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in California
If you're paying out of pocket for tonsillectomy in California, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In California, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $5,084, which is 46% lower than the average list price of $9,339. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.
Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.