Back Problems (severe) cost in San Diego, CA
MS-DRG 551 · 3 hospitals in San Diego
Charges here run from $75,709 to $139,378 — a difference of $63,669 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $124,467.
Hospitals in San Diego, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
F
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$75,709 39% below the state average | $17,244 | 14 |
|
C
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
San Diego, CA |
$124,666 | $31,837 | 14 |
|
D
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$139,378 12% above the state average | $20,033 | 17 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.