Hospital prices in San Diego, CA

Abdominal Ultrasound (complete) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $946 ·usual $483–$1,469 ·full spread $134–$1,679 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,400 ·list $1,866

Billed as CPT 76700 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdominal Ultrasound costs 12.5× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $134, SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1,679 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $483 and $1,469 — the upper end is 3.0× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Chest X-ray (2 views) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $312 ·usual $217–$341 ·full spread $112–$639 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $533 ·list $710

Billed as CPT 71046 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest X-ray costs 5.7× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $112, SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR reports $639 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $217 and $341 — the upper end is 1.6× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Abdomen & Pelvis (with contrast) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $1,694 ·usual $1,168–$2,425 ·full spread $449–$4,994 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $4,994 ·list $6,658

Billed as CPT 74177 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdomen/Pelvis CT costs 11.1× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $449, SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER reports $4,994 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,168 and $2,425 — the upper end is 2.1× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Chest in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $1,587 ·usual $665–$2,031 ·full spread $134–$2,138 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,138 ·list $2,851

Billed as CPT 71250 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest CT costs 15.9× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $134, SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR reports $2,138 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $665 and $2,031 — the upper end is 3.1× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Head/Brain (without contrast) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $913 ·usual $265–$1,393 ·full spread $1–$2,600 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,786 ·list $3,714

Billed as CPT 70450 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Head CT costs 2599.8× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1, SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR reports $2,600 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $265 and $1,393 — the upper end is 5.3× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Brain (without contrast) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $2,710 ·usual $1,184–$2,968 ·full spread $307–$3,117 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,036 ·list $4,048

Billed as CPT 70551 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Brain MRI costs 10.2× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $307, SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $3,117 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,184 and $2,968 — the upper end is 2.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Knee in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $2,020 ·usual $1,021–$3,286 ·full spread $307–$3,896 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,247 ·list $4,329

Billed as CPT 73721 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Knee MRI costs 12.7× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $307, SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER reports $3,896 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,021 and $3,286 — the upper end is 3.2× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $1,877 ·usual $782–$2,764 ·full spread $307–$3,065 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $3,112 ·list $4,149

Billed as CPT 72148 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Lumbar MRI costs 10.0× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $307, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $3,065 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $782 and $2,764 — the upper end is 3.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Pregnancy (OB) Ultrasound in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $754 ·usual $463–$921 ·full spread $134–$1,114 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,131 ·list $1,509

Billed as CPT 76805 / 76801 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same OB Ultrasound costs 8.3× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $134, SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $1,114 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $463 and $921 — the upper end is 2.0× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $53 ·usual $19–$117 ·full spread $8–$158 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $148 ·list $197

Billed as CPT 85025 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same CBC costs 20.3× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $8, SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER reports $158 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $19 and $117 — the upper end is 6.2× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $222 ·usual $104–$314 ·full spread $11–$339 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $339 ·list $452

Billed as CPT 80053 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same CMP costs 32.1× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $11, SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR reports $339 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $104 and $314 — the upper end is 3.0× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetes Test) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $43 ·usual $19–$54 ·full spread $10–$85 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $65 ·list $87

Billed as CPT 83036 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same A1c Test costs 8.7× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $10, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $85 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $19 and $54 — the upper end is 2.8× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $75 ·usual $72–$87 ·full spread $72–$117 ·4 hospitals ·self-pay cash $78 ·list $104

Billed as CPT 80061 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Lipid Panel costs 63% more across San Diego-area hospitals: SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER reports $72, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $117 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $72 and $87, a narrow band around the median.

PSA Test (Prostate Screening) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $31 ·usual $21–$35 ·full spread $10–$161 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $15 ·list $21

Billed as CPT 84153 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same PSA Test costs 16.3× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER reports $10, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $161 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $21 and $35 — the upper end is 1.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Screening Mammogram in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $383 ·usual $210–$406 ·full spread $109–$678 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $435 ·list $580

Billed as CPT 77067 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Mammogram costs 6.2× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $109, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $678 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $210 and $406 — the upper end is 1.9× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cardiac Catheterization (Coronary Angiogram) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $12,485 ·usual $11,242–$15,388 ·full spread $7,513–$24,097 ·4 hospitals ·self-pay cash $16,573 ·list $22,097

Billed as CPT 93458 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Heart Cath costs 3.2× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $7,513, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $24,097 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $11,242 and $15,388 — the upper end is 1.4× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cardiac Stress Test in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $361 ·usual $292–$578 ·full spread $112–$704 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $1,365 ·list $1,820

Billed as CPT 93015 / 93017 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Stress Test costs 6.3× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER reports $112, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $704 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $292 and $578 — the upper end is 2.0× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $1,656 ·usual $984–$2,536 ·full spread $597–$4,159 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $4,309 ·list $5,746

Billed as CPT 93306 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Echocardiogram costs 7.0× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $597, SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $4,159 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $984 and $2,536 — the upper end is 2.6× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Colonoscopy with Biopsy in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $1,394 ·usual $1,041–$2,259 ·full spread $1–$4,563 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,756 ·list $3,675

Billed as CPT 45380 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Colonoscopy w/ Biopsy costs 3967.8× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER reports $1, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $4,563 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,041 and $2,259 — the upper end is 2.2× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Diagnostic Colonoscopy in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $1,994 ·usual $1,302–$2,520 ·full spread $562–$4,563 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,537 ·list $3,383

Billed as CPT 45378 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Colonoscopy costs 8.1× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $562, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $4,563 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,302 and $2,520 — the upper end is 1.9× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $1,473 ·usual $692–$2,295 ·full spread $1–$6,434 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,669 ·list $3,558

Billed as CPT 43235 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Upper Endoscopy costs 5849.1× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR reports $1, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $6,434 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $692 and $2,295 — the upper end is 3.3× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $4,125 ·usual $2,356–$6,552 ·full spread $902–$9,549 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $6,837 ·list $9,116

Billed as CPT 64721 / 29848 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Carpal Tunnel Surgery costs 10.6× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $902, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $9,549 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $2,356 and $6,552 — the upper end is 2.8× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cataract Surgery (with Lens Implant) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $2,968 ·usual $2,145–$8,137 ·full spread $1,322–$13,306 ·3 hospitals

Billed as CPT 66984 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Cataract Surgery costs 10.1× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $1,322, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $13,306 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

Hip or Knee Replacement in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $125,327 ·usual $35,958–$131,893 ·full spread $24,120–$159,960 ·5 hospitals ·self-pay cash $162,136 ·list $216,182

Billed as MS-DRG 469 / 470 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Hip/Knee Replacement costs 6.6× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $24,120, SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $159,960 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $35,958 and $131,893 — the upper end is 3.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Inguinal Hernia Repair in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $6,190 ·usual $4,481–$8,118 ·full spread $2,773–$10,046 ·3 hospitals

Billed as CPT 49505 / 49650 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Hernia Repair costs 3.6× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $2,773, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $10,046 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

Laparoscopic Appendectomy (Appendix Removal) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $8,048 ·usual $7,912–$16,172 ·full spread $7,776–$24,295 ·3 hospitals

Billed as CPT 44970 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Appendectomy costs 3.1× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $7,776, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $24,295 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $8,608 ·usual $8,192–$14,387 ·full spread $7,776–$20,167 ·3 hospitals

Billed as CPT 47562 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Gallbladder Removal costs 2.6× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $7,776, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $20,167 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

Tonsillectomy in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $4,264 ·usual $2,675–$6,842 ·full spread $1,086–$9,420 ·3 hospitals

Billed as CPT 42820 / 42821 / 42825 / 42826 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Tonsillectomy costs 8.7× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $1,086, RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO reports $9,420 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

Cesarean Section (C-Section) Delivery in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $40,023 ·usual $15,635–$59,671 ·full spread $10,978–$59,976 ·5 hospitals ·self-pay cash $64,260 ·list $85,679

Billed as MS-DRG 786 / 787 / 788 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same C-Section costs 5.5× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $10,978, SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR reports $59,976 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $15,635 and $59,671 — the upper end is 3.8× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Vaginal Delivery in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $24,903 ·usual $7,993–$24,903 ·full spread $7,483–$26,563 ·5 hospitals ·self-pay cash $28,819 ·list $38,426

Billed as MS-DRG 805 / 806 / 807 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Vaginal Delivery costs 3.5× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $7,483, SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER reports $26,563 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $7,993 and $24,903 — the upper end is 3.1× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Emergency Room Visit (Level 3-4) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $2,188 ·usual $1,954–$3,302 ·full spread $537–$4,264 ·5 hospitals ·self-pay cash $2,963 ·list $4,542

Billed as CPT 99283 / 99284 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same ER Visit costs 7.9× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS reports $537, SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $4,264 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,954 and $3,302 — the upper end is 1.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Physical Therapy Evaluation in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $267 ·usual $147–$311 ·full spread $55–$324 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $360 ·list $480

Billed as CPT 97161 / 97162 / 97163 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same PT Evaluation costs 5.9× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $55, SHARP MESA VISTA HOSPITAL reports $324 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $147 and $311 — the upper end is 2.1× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Sleep Study (Polysomnography) in San Diego

Typical negotiated price $1,360 ·usual $1,105–$3,531 ·full spread $810–$5,018 ·6 hospitals ·self-pay cash $5,535 ·list $7,380

Billed as CPT 95810 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Sleep Study costs 6.2× as much across San Diego-area hospitals: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL reports $810, SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL reports $5,018 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,105 and $3,531 — the upper end is 3.2× the lower, so the median hides a lot.