Prices at 3 hospitals in San Diego, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$784
Chargemaster (median)
$1,046
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$647
Typical cash range: $311 – $793.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – San Diego | San Diego, CA | $193 | — | ★ 4/5 | — | 13.7% |
| Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital | San Diego, CA | $784 | $656 | — | — | — |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | San Diego, CA | $795 | $638 | ★ 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.