Hip or Knee Replacement (without major complications) cost in San Diego, CA
MS-DRG 470 · 3 hospitals in San Diego
Charges here run from $122,076 to $165,226 — a difference of $43,150 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $121,434.
Hospitals in San Diego, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
San Diego, CA |
$122,076 | $28,202 | 52 |
|
D
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$161,376 33% above the state average | $21,420 | 20 |
|
F
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$165,226 36% above the state average | $21,958 | 85 |
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.