Prices at 4 hospitals in San Diego, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,459
Chargemaster (median)
$3,350
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,957
Medicare pays
$143
Typical cash range: $1,983 – $3,275.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – San Diego | San Diego, CA | $1,778 | $1,888 | ★ 4/5 |
| Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital | San Diego, CA | $2,459 | $2,000 | — |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | San Diego, CA | $2,459 | $1,913 | ★ 4/5 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital | San Diego, CA | $3,625 | $2,025 | ★ 4/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
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