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D&C (Dilation and Curettage) Cost in California (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a d&c (dilation and curettage) cost in California?

The same d&c (dilation and curettage) in California might cost you $1,715 at one facility and $4,232 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 210 reporting hospitals is $3,972. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

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Where d&c (dilation and curettage) costs vary in California

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Cheapest D&C (Dilation and Curettage) Providers in California

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs median ($3,972)
1 ST HELENA HOSPITAL CA $1,073 $2,899 below
2 Northbay Medical Center Fairfield, CA $1,173 $2,799 below
3 Pioneers Memorial Hospital Brawley, CA $1,272 $2,700 below
4 Pipeline Health System Holdings, LLC Norwalk, CA $1,300 $2,672 below
5 HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Torrance, CA $1,319 $2,653 below
6 LOS ANGELES GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Los Angeles, CA $1,319 $2,653 below
7 OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Sylmar, CA $1,319 $2,653 below
8 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Sun Valley, CA $1,350 $2,622 below

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Before you book: three questions that change the price

  1. Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
  2. Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
  3. What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?

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Quick take

  • ST HELENA HOSPITAL is the lowest-cost option at $1,073 - $2,899 below the median posted price ($3,972), just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $3,993, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.

How where you go changes what you pay for d&c (dilation and curettage)

The same d&c (dilation and curettage) bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$496–$17,985
  • Facility fee $149–$17,061
  • Professional fee $347–$924

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$528–$11,633
  • Facility fee $181–$10,709
  • Professional fee $347–$924

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

California has the most competitive commercial hospital market in the country, with aggressive multi-system competition in every major metro driving meaningful price variation. Kaiser Permanente's integrated payer-provider model covers roughly 40% of the insured population in the state - if you're Kaiser-enrolled, the prices here largely don't apply. California's robust price transparency enforcement under SB 1204 means the data here is more complete than in most states.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (7) report prices above $9,183, including Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital at $17,061, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $3,993 versus $4,232 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$3,972
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$794
Out-of-network provider $8,738+

Frequently asked questions: d&c (dilation and curettage) costs in California

How much does a d&c (dilation and curettage) cost in California?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $1,652, with most facilities between $255 and $3,842 (based on 210 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $1,073, with a median of $3,972; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a d&c (dilation and curettage) in California?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our California data is ST HELENA HOSPITAL at about $1,073. By metro, Los Angeles has the lowest median ($3,863). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a d&c (dilation and curettage) so much cheaper at some California hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 15.1× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In California, the median cash (self-pay) price is $3,993 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,652 - about 2.4× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a d&c (dilation and curettage) in California?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

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