Hysterectomy Cost in San Francisco, CA (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a hysterectomy cost in San Francisco, CA?

Where you have a hysterectomy done in San Francisco, CA swings the bill from $1,175 to $6,440 for identical care. The median cash price across 9 reporting hospitals is $4,598. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Where hysterectomy costs vary in San Francisco, CA

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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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. Hysterectomy costs vary primarily by surgical approach (open, laparoscopic, or robotic) and inpatient vs. outpatient classification. Robotic-assisted procedures carry higher facility fees and may not offer better outcomes for routine cases. Most commercial plans cover medically necessary hysterectomy after the deductible; elective or fertility-related procedures may face different coverage rules. Anesthesia and pathology are billed separately from the facility and surgeon.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $4,598 versus $2,041 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Frequently asked questions: hysterectomy costs in San Francisco, CA

How much does a hysterectomy cost in San Francisco, CA?

Across 9 San Francisco, CA hospitals that publish prices, a hysterectomy ranges from $598 to $8,536, with a median of $4,598. Most facilities fall between $598 and $6,440. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a hysterectomy in San Francisco, CA?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our San Francisco, CA data is Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City at about $598. By metro, San Francisco has the lowest median ($598). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a hysterectomy so much cheaper at some San Francisco, CA hospitals?

Prices vary up to 14.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In San Francisco, CA, the median cash (self-pay) price is $6,264 versus a median negotiated rate of $3,204 - about 2× higher. Asking for the cash price or 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 hysterectomy in San Francisco, CA?

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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