Prices at 3 hospitals in San Diego, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$324
Chargemaster (median)
$433
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$274
Medicare pays
$115
Typical cash range: $124 – $330. The median cash price is about 2.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital | San Diego, CA | $73 | $104 | ★ 4/5 | 193 min | 15.3% |
| Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital | San Diego, CA | $324 | $280 | — | — | — |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | San Diego, CA | $332 | $274 | ★ 4/5 | 197 min | 15.4% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
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