Back Problems (without major complications) cost in San Diego, CA
MS-DRG 552 · 3 hospitals in San Diego
Charges here run from $67,926 to $102,224 — a difference of $34,298 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $72,198.
Hospitals in San Diego, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
F
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$67,926 6% below the state average | $11,492 | 33 |
|
C
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
San Diego, CA |
$74,070 | $17,453 | 37 |
|
D
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$102,224 42% above the state average | $14,340 | 58 |
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.