Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Complications cost in San Diego, CA
MS-DRG 493 · 2 hospitals in San Diego
Charges here run from $167,489 to $195,788 — a difference of $28,298 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $158,994.
Hospitals in San Diego, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
San Diego, CA |
$167,489 5% above the state average | $36,209 | 18 |
|
F
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA |
$195,788 23% above the state average | $26,391 | 11 |
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.