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Posted commercial rates at 4 California hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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CPT 12002
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles | $968 | 3.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus Walnut Creek | $1,162 | 4.1× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord | $1,162 | 4.1× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
CPT 12001
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla | $258 | 1.0× | 1 | 2026-03-30 |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles | $968 | 3.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus Walnut Creek | $1,162 | 4.1× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord | $1,162 | 4.1× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
CPT 12011
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles | $968 | 3.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus Walnut Creek | $1,162 | 4.1× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord | $1,162 | 4.1× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for stitches (simple cut repair) in California?
4 California hospitals post usable commercial rates for stitches (simple cut repair) in their federal price-transparency files. For CPT 12002, hospital outpatient, the median across 3 hospitals is $1,162, 4.1× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.