C-section, without complications at Children's Hospital of Orange County
MS-DRG 788 · Orange, CA
These are Children's Hospital of Orange County's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 19, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 18 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $9,316.00, median $10,465.31, highest $58,679.93. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA | 10.3 mi | $9,570.00 | 2026-09-01 | |
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA | 18.7 mi | $10,813.00 | 2026-09-01 | |
| Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair, CA | 22.1 mi | $9,864.00 | 2026-09-01 | |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital Upland, CA | 25.1 mi | $58,679.93 | $57,529.34 | 2026-04-02 |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | 30.0 mi | $10,178.00 | 2026-09-01 | |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 41.9 mi | $9,316.00 | 2026-09-01 | |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 43.1 mi | $9,316.00 | 2026-09-01 | |
| Redlands Community Hospital Redlands, CA | 43.9 mi | $12,694.23 | $52,892.64 | 2026-06-19 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for MS-DRG 788 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC line 72614 | inpatient | $1,004.00 – $11,938.00 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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