Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA
Posts prices for 37 of the 66 common shoppable procedures we track. Price file retrieved 2026-09-03.
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| Procedure | Posted cash | Posted gross | × Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic (43235) | $2,859.03 | $3,573.79 | 2.5× |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal (47562) | $13,441.97 | $16,802.46 | 1.7× |
| Obstetric care, vaginal delivery (global) (59400) | $3,336.34 | $4,170.42 | — |
| Obstetric care, cesarean delivery (global) (59510) | $3,338.33 | $4,172.91 | — |
| Obstetric care, VBAC delivery (global) (59610) | $3,336.34 | $4,170.42 | — |
| Epidural injection, lumbar/sacral (with imaging) (62322) | $2,733.19 | $3,416.49 | 2.4× |
| Transforaminal epidural injection, lumbar/sacral (64483) | $1,882.13 | $2,352.66 | 1.7× |
| CT head/brain without contrast (70450) | $1,355.96 | $1,694.95 | 10.1× |
| MRI brain without contrast (70551) | $1,080.08 | $1,350.10 | 3.5× |
| MRI brain with contrast (70552) | $1,769.80 | $2,212.25 | 3.9× |
| MRI brain without and with contrast (70553) | $1,769.80 | $2,212.25 | 3.9× |
| X-ray lower spine, 4+ views (72110) | $519.48 | $649.35 | 3.9× |
| MRI lumbar spine without contrast (72148) | $1,080.08 | $1,350.10 | 3.5× |
| CT pelvis with contrast (72193) | $2,035.32 | $2,544.15 | 9.0× |
| MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast (73721) | $1,080.08 | $1,350.10 | 3.5× |
| CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177) | $4,319.44 | $5,399.30 | 9.6× |
| Ultrasound, abdomen complete (76700) | $435.19 | $543.99 | 3.2× |
| Ultrasound, pregnant uterus (≥14 weeks) (76805) | $367.94 | $459.93 | 2.7× |
| Ultrasound, transvaginal (76830) | $519.40 | $649.25 | 3.9× |
| Mammography, one breast (diagnostic) (77065) | $231.46 | $289.32 | 2.7× |
| Mammography, both breasts (diagnostic) (77066) | $295.15 | $368.94 | 2.7× |
| Mammography, screening (bilateral) (77067) | $243.84 | $304.80 | 2.7× |
| Basic metabolic panel (80048) | $28.75 | $35.94 | 3.4× |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (80053) | $35.93 | $44.91 | 3.4× |
| Lipid panel (80061) | $45.53 | $56.91 | 3.4× |
| Renal function panel (80069) | $29.52 | $36.90 | 3.4× |
| Hepatic function panel (80076) | $27.77 | $34.71 | 3.4× |
| Urinalysis, non-automated, without microscopy (81002) | $8.35 | $10.44 | 2.4× |
| PSA, total (84153) range across 2 matching MRF lines |
$3.60–$62.54 | $4.50–$78.18 | varies |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (84443) range across 2 matching MRF lines |
$16–$57.12 | $20–$71.40 | varies |
| CBC with automated differential (85025) | $26.45 | $33.06 | 3.4× |
| CBC, automated (85027) | $21.72 | $27.15 | 3.4× |
| Prothrombin time (PT) (85610) | $13.34 | $16.68 | 3.1× |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) (85730) range across 3 matching MRF lines |
$9.80–$20.40 | $12.25–$25.50 | varies |
| Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834) | $489.95 | $612.44 | 2.1× |
| Left heart catheterization (93452) | $9,808.25 | $12,260.31 | 2.4× |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (per 15 min) (97110) | $160 | $200 | 5.5× |
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More prices at this hospital
- Imaging: 319 codes with posted prices and Medicare benchmarks
- Lab & pathology: 455 codes with posted prices and Medicare benchmarks
- Visits & medical services: 323 codes with posted prices and Medicare benchmarks
- Procedures & surgery: 970 codes with posted prices and Medicare benchmarks
- Supplies, drugs & other: 18 codes with posted prices and Medicare benchmarks
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