Vein ablation (varicose veins) in California
CPT 36475 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $2,216 to $8,458 at the 12 California hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
California typical cash price: $8,362
California hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | Mountain View | $8,863 | $2,216 | – |
| Stanford Health Care | Stanford | $20,905 | $8,362 | $28,573$21,342–$48,123 · 5 plans |
| University of California Davis Medical Center | Sacramento | $21,145 | $8,458 | $12,539$262–$21,570 · 29 plans |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | San Jose | – | – | $7,323$28–$16,673 · 19 plans |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Newport Beach | – | – | $11,033$8,858–$14,812 · 7 plans |
| Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center | Thousand Oaks | – | – | $11,001$28–$21,162 · 16 plans |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding | – | – | $17,683$7,949–$24,974 · 10 plans |
| Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center | Los Angeles | – | – | $5,495$4,038–$10,216 · 8 plans |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood | Hollywood | – | – | $3,305$96–$7,385 · 18 plans |
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley | Pleasanton | – | – | $11,367$7,891–$12,832 · 7 plans |
| Uci Health-Lakewood | Lakewood | – | – | $6,599$5,990–$11,205 · 6 plans |
| Uci Health-Orange | Orange | – | – | $6,599$5,990–$11,205 · 6 plans |
Common questions
How much does vein ablation (varicose veins) cost at a hospital in California?
At 3 California hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for vein ablation (varicose veins) is $8,362, and most charge between $3,445 and $8,439. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $11,001. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Which hospital in California has the lowest cash price for vein ablation (varicose veins)?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $2,216 at El Camino Health. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.