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These charges represent the amount for a single hospitalization; some of these conditions might involve multiple hospitalizations over time.
Although Californians without insurance are charged these amounts, some patients who are unable to pay and who meet hospital charity policy criteria might have charges partially or entirely forgiven.
| Condition |
Inpatient Charges
2009 |
| Regular birth without complicating diagnoses |
$12,356 |
| Bronchitis and asthma without complications |
$16,470 |
| C-section birth without complications |
$22,016 |
| Appendectomy without complications |
$28,374 |
| Angioplasty with a stent |
$79,677 |
| Adult pneumonia with complications |
$32,414 |
| Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections |
$23,912 |
| Heart failure and shock with complications |
$32,113 |
| Major joint replacement without complications |
$65,107 |
| Chest Pain |
$18,774 |
Source: 2009 Hospital Discharge Data Reported to the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).
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