Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Central Nervous System Principal cost in San Diego, CA
MS-DRG 023 · 2 hospitals in San Diego
Charges here run from $318,216 to $433,126 — a difference of $114,910 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $366,665.
Hospitals in San Diego, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
San Diego, CA |
$318,216 13% below the state average | $84,514 | 23 |
|
F
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$433,126 18% above the state average | $59,430 | 13 |
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.