How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Centinela Hospital Medical Center?

Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, CA currently has 96 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Centinela Hospital Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Centinela Hospital Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Centinela Hospital Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Centinela Hospital Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Proprietary 257 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-03-17

Centinela Hospital Medical Center

555 East Hardy Street, Inglewood, CA 90301 · 96 Priced Procedures · 47% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.92×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 8% below the fair benchmark (0.92×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

79/100 · Corroborated

79/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 86% of the Time

File Completeness55

Price Logic97

Peer Alignment63

Clean Billing77

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

1-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.92× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive

Uniform Value Leader

Centinela Hospital Medical Center maintains disciplined commercial pricing across both elective shoppable care (1.2× Medicare) and captive emergency/ancillary departments (1.1× Medicare). Patients and health plans benefit from predictable, below-benchmark rates (0.92× Fair BaseRate) without hidden ancillary cross-subsidization.

#32 of 240 in CA · 12th State Percentile#763 of 3,385 in U.S. · 22nd National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 8% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.92×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 86% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 47% patient recommendation (47/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 2.8× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.00× Fair BaseRate (1.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.20×) jump +20% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.00×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 12.1× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.92× Divergence

1.1× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+20% Upper Tail

Q25 0.88× · Q50 1.00× · Q75 1.20×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

2.8× MedicareFair

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.7× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

2.9× MedicareFair

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

86% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 47/100Watchout

Procedure Prices at Centinela Hospital Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 96 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$20,223	$28,435	$19,087	unverified
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	$20,085	$28,240	$19,432	unverified
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	$18,390	$25,858	$17,936	unverified
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$8,348	$11,738	$8,223	1.4×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$7,737	$7,737	$6,109	1.3×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$5,011	$5,011	$3,875	1.3×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$4,582	$4,582	$3,629	1.3×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$4,187	$4,188	$3,372	1.2×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$4,187	$4,188	$3,446	1.2×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$2,953	$2,954	$2,540	1.2×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$699	$699	$583	1.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$446	$447	$448	1.0×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$564	$458	$498	0.9×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$446	$449	$511	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$280	$280	$201	1.4×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$305	$305	$272	1.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$305	$305	$303	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$305	$307	$338	0.9×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$305	$307	$343	0.9×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$305	$307	$369	0.8×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$227	$227	$173	1.3×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$224	$226	$242	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$224	$226	$258	0.9×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$130	$130	$100	1.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$133	$134	$110	1.2×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$111	$111	$92	1.2×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$111	$111	$92	1.2×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$111	$111	$92	1.2×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$133	$134	$112	1.2×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$133	$134	$126	1.1×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$133	$134	$130	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$133	$134	$132	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$133	$134	$134	1.0×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$130	$131	$148	0.9×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$133	$135	$160	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$133	$134	$163	0.8×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$133	$136	$166	0.8×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$133	$136	$167	0.8×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$133	$136	$168	0.8×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$133	$136	$169	0.8×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$83	$90	$86	1.0×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	—	$87	$86	1.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$107	$108	$123	0.9×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	—	$82	$110	0.7×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$114	$114	$116	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$51	$59	$51	1.2×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$39	$41	$40	1.0×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$36	$38	$38	1.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$32	$33	$33	1.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$30	$34	$34	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$36	$37	$38	1.0×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$32	$33	$35	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$75	$37	$64	0.6×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	—	$54	$123	0.4×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$8	$11	$9	1.2×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$26	$35	$27	unverified
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$37	$50	$38	unverified
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$45	$60	$45	unverified
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$59	$77	$48	unverified
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$59	$77	$49	unverified
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$13	$18	$14	1.3×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$8	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$10	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$13	$14	$14	1.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$3	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$6	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$5	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$5	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$3	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$6	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$6	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$4	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$4	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$3	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$7	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$6	$6	$6	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$10	$10	$11	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$8	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$18	$16	$19	0.8×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$16	$15	$18	0.8×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$9	$8	$10	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$4	$4	$5	0.8×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$14	$12	$15	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$29	$24	$31	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$2	$2	$3	0.7×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$13	$9	$14	0.6×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$15	$10	$16	0.6×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$15	$20	$35	0.6×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	—	$25	$46	0.5×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	—	$34	$87	0.4×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$19	$25	$20	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 96 total

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CMS CCN: 050739

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,087

Medicare Rate $14,117

Self-Pay Cash $20,223

Insurer Median $28,435

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Centinela Hospital Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $48,021 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($20,223) Beats Your Bill

Centinela Hospital Medical Center's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $20,223 (vs. $28,435 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$49,157 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,087 Fair BaseRate ($14,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($68,244) is $49,157 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,087) and 4.8× the $14,117 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 261150758

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Centinela Hospital Medical Center as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall1/5 Stars (1/5)

Safety Composite47/100

Would Recommend47%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)51%

Median ER Wait202 min

Left ER Before Seen3%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionworse

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionbetter

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Centinela Hospital Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-07-22·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (615 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Centinela Hospital Medical Center.

Price Index: 0.53× regional baseline

Quality: 29/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Provider Select

-42.1%

Median Household Income$87,760U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.7%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 79/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 050739 EIN 261150758

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