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Ovarian Cyst Removal Cost in California (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ovarian cyst removal cost in California?

Where you have an ovarian cyst removal done in California swings the bill from $4,273 to $8,174 for identical care. The median cash price across 180 reporting hospitals is $7,243. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.

Three low-priced facilities in California, from hospital price files

  • James D. Tate MD · Redding, CA $1,839
  • Northbay Medical Center · Fairfield, CA $1,885
  • Pioneers Memorial Hospital · Brawley, CA $1,955

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Where ovarian cyst removal costs vary in California

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Cheapest Ovarian Cyst Removal Providers in California

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

# Facility City Price vs median ($7,243)
1 James D. Tate MD Redding, CA $1,839 $5,404 below
2 Northbay Medical Center Fairfield, CA $1,885 $5,358 below
3 Pioneers Memorial Hospital Brawley, CA $1,955 $5,288 below
4 Pipeline Health System Holdings, LLC Los Angeles, CA $2,049 $5,194 below
5 Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Long Beach, CA $2,349 $4,894 below
6 MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA $2,349 $4,894 below
7 MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA $2,349 $4,894 below
8 Tarzana Medical Center LLC Tarzana, CA $2,455 $4,788 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

  • James D. Tate MD is the lowest-cost option at $1,839 - $5,404 below the median posted price ($7,243), just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $7,243, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if one is an option.
Ovarian cyst removal prices by coverage in California, October 2026
CoverageHospitals with a rateTypical rangeMedian
Medicare (national rate)—$6,176 to $6,176$6,176
With insurance (commercial, average)165$5,256 to $22,078$12,134
Without insurance (cash price)191$1,082 to $16,049$7,243
Anthem Blue Cross110$925 to $11,919$8,569
Aetna78$2,832 to $17,202$13,289
Cigna61$3,372 to $13,433$9,420
UnitedHealthcare53$688 to $18,084$10,713

Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.

How much does an ovarian cyst removal cost with Medicare in California?

Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for ovarian cyst removal is about $6,176 to $6,176 (typically near $6,176). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $1,235 on a $6,176 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.

How much does an ovarian cyst removal cost with insurance in California?

Across 165 California hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for ovarian cyst removal average $5,256 to $22,078 per hospital, with a median near $12,134. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.

Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.

How much does an ovarian cyst removal cost without insurance in California?

Cash (self-pay) prices for ovarian cyst removal at 191 California hospitals range from $1,082 to $16,049, with a median of $7,243. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.

Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.

How much does an ovarian cyst removal cost with Anthem Blue Cross in California?

Anthem Blue Cross negotiated rates for ovarian cyst removal at 110 California hospitals range from $925 to $11,919, with a median near $8,569. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.

Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.

How much does an ovarian cyst removal cost with Aetna in California?

Aetna negotiated rates for ovarian cyst removal at 78 California hospitals range from $2,832 to $17,202, with a median near $13,289. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does an ovarian cyst removal cost with Cigna in California?

Cigna negotiated rates for ovarian cyst removal at 61 California hospitals range from $3,372 to $13,433, with a median near $9,420. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does an ovarian cyst removal cost with UnitedHealthcare in California?

UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for ovarian cyst removal at 53 California hospitals range from $688 to $18,084, with a median near $10,713. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How where you go changes what you pay for ovarian cyst removal

The same ovarian cyst removal 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
$1,722–$19,127
  • Facility fee $757–$16,311
  • Professional fee $965–$2,816

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$1,864–$18,865
  • Facility fee $899–$16,049
  • Professional fee $965–$2,816

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

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $7,254 versus $14,281 inpatient (about 2× more), 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.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$7,243
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$1,449
Out-of-network provider $15,935+

Frequently asked questions: ovarian cyst removal costs in California

How much does an ovarian cyst removal cost in California?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $5,788, with most facilities between $655 and $7,050 (based on 180 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of California hospitals run $1,082–$16,049; outlier facilities above and below that range 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 an ovarian cyst removal in California?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our California data is James D. Tate MD in Redding at about $1,839. By metro, San Jose has the lowest median ($4,273). 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 an ovarian cyst removal so much cheaper at some California hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 10.8× (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 $7,243 versus a median negotiated rate of $12,134 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. 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 an ovarian cyst removal 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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