UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center prices. From its own published file.
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA publishes its standard charges as required by federal rule. Here's what it lists for common services, and how to check your bill against it.
12,552prices published
Mar 2026file last updated
Common services
| Service | Cash price | Insurers pay |
|---|---|---|
Comprehensive metabolic panel80053 | — | $9.28–$30.31 |
Basic metabolic panel80048 | — | $7.27–$24.28 |
Complete blood count (CBC)85025 | — | $6.75–$22.30 |
Urinalysis81001 | — | $2.77–$9.10 |
Troponin (heart test)84484 | — | $8.47–$35.79 |
Chest X-ray, 2 views71046 | — | $27.48–$321 |
CT head without contrast70450 | — | $101–$386 |
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast74177 | — | $282–$1,288 |
MRI lower back without contrast72148 | — | $186–$881 |
Ultrasound, abdomen76700 | — | $83.20–$386 |
Colonoscopy, diagnostic45378 | — | $1,158–$6,999 |
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy43239 | — | $1,167–$3,348 |
Knee arthroscopy29881 | — | $4,123–$12,078 |
Cash price: the discounted price for self-pay patients. List price: the hospital's gross charge. Insurers pay: the lowest and highest rates it lists for insurance plans. Source: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center price transparency page.
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Common billing problems to look for
- Billed above the posted cash priceIf you're paying yourself, ask the hospital to apply its published cash price.
- Panels billed inside panelsA basic metabolic panel (80048) billed with a comprehensive one (80053) on the same day.
- Duplicate linesThe same service billed twice without explanation.
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