Prices at 4 hospitals in San Diego, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,027
Chargemaster (median)
$1,649
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$631
Medicare pays
$161
Typical cash range: $614 – $1,108.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital | San Diego, CA | $471 | $392 | ★ 4/5 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – San Diego | San Diego, CA | $946 | $370 | ★ 4/5 |
| Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital | San Diego, CA | $1,108 | $895 | — |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | San Diego, CA | $1,108 | $871 | ★ 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.