Infection Needing Surgery (with complications) cost in San Diego, CA
MS-DRG 854 · 3 hospitals in San Diego
Charges here run from $133,489 to $178,952 — a difference of $45,463 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $141,448.
Hospitals in San Diego, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
San Diego, CA |
$133,489 6% below the state average | $33,286 | 17 |
|
D
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$156,473 11% above the state average | $27,660 | 15 |
|
F
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$178,952 27% above the state average | $24,870 | 17 |
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.