Back Problems (without major complications) cost in La Jolla, CA
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in La Jolla
Charges here run from $37,229 to $73,705 — a difference of $36,476 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $72,198.
Hospitals in La Jolla, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
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F
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, CA |
$37,229 48% below the state average | $13,298 | 24 |
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F
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
La Jolla, CA |
$73,705 | $9,353 | 77 |
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.