Hip or Knee Replacement (without major complications) cost in La Jolla, CA
MS-DRG 470 · 2 hospitals in La Jolla
Charges here run from $125,805 to $160,384 — a difference of $34,579 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $121,434.
Hospitals in La Jolla, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
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F
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, CA |
$125,805 4% above the state average | $21,624 | 475 |
|
F
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
La Jolla, CA |
$160,384 32% above the state average | $18,571 | 63 |
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.