| Procedure | Scripps Mercy Hospital | Grossmont Hospital | Medicare |
|---|
| Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) | $1,748 | $1,904 | $284 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | $395 | $1,139 | $100 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (complete) | $342 | $1,400 | $114 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (limited) | $448 | $879 | $86 |
| Abscess drainage (complex or multiple) | $1,190 | $1,652 | $220 |
| Abscess drainage (simple) | $714 | $1,122 | $129 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | $952 | $1,387 | $174 |
| Albumin blood test | $6 | $8 | $5 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $6 | $78 | $5 |
| ALT liver enzyme test | $12 | $71 | $5 |
| Ammonia blood test | $18 | $121 | $15 |
| Amniocentesis | $657 | $1,355 | $120 |
| Amylase test | $16 | $152 | $6 |
| Anoscopy | $97 | $534 | $129 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $28 | $265 | $26 |
| AST liver enzyme test | $12 | $70 | $5 |
| Barium swallow study | $181 | $756 | $107 |
| Bartholin cyst removal | $550 | $1,154 | $182 |
| Basic metabolic panel | $61 | $264 | $8 |
| Benign skin lesion removal | $712 | $1,322 | $171 |
| Bilirubin blood test | $6 | $112 | $5 |
| Bladder scope (cystoscopy) | $695 | $1,589 | $216 |
| Blood clotting test (PT/INR) | $26 | $9 | $4 |
| Blood crossmatch | $76 | $288 | — |
| Blood glucose test | $6 | $53 | $5 |
| Blood transfusion | $338 | $3,169 | $47 |
| Blood type and screen | $45 | $193 | $10 |
| Blood type test | $231 | $154 | $3 |
| Blood type test (ABO group) | $231 | $183 | $3 |
| Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) | $231 | $125 | $3 |
| BNP (heart failure) test | $42 | $213 | $39 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $127 | $647 | $39 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | $1,118 | $3,886 | $172 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $1,124 | $3,008 | $259 |
| Breast biopsy | $1,843 | $5,660 | $478 |
| Breast MRI | $433 | $3,299 | $216 |
| Breast MRI without contrast | $433 | $2,935 | $216 |
| Breast ultrasound | $630 | $638 | $92 |
| Breast ultrasound (complete) | $847 | $748 | $100 |
| Breast ultrasound (limited) | $414 | $529 | $84 |
| Breathing tube insertion (intubation) | $150 | $1,157 | $133 |
| Bronchoscopy | $1,362 | $2,888 | $303 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (medium) | $199 | $1,189 | $166 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (small) | $632 | $999 | $93 |
| Burn treatment | $415 | $1,094 | $129 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) | $8 | $78 | $5 |
| Calcium blood test | $10 | $85 | $5 |
| Capsule endoscopy | $507 | $2,670 | $802 |
| Cardiac MRI | $490 | $3,006 | $322 |
| Cardiac MRI without contrast | $406 | $2,191 | $280 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $44 | $355 | $26 |
| Cardiac stress test | $277 | $1,193 | $39 |
| Cardioversion | $439 | $2,464 | $155 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $129 | $1,070 | $156 |
| Carpal tunnel release | $1,064 | $6,837 | $483 |
| Central line placement | $4,386 | $4,469 | $238 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $13,828 | $60,074 | $7,552 |
| Chemotherapy infusion | $317 | $1,359 | $81 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) | $166 | $748 | $28 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (first hour) | $467 | $1,971 | $133 |
| Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis) | $413 | $2,796 | $311 |
| Chest tube insertion | $3,625 | $2,459 | $143 |
| Chest X-ray | $158 | $549 | $37 |
| Chest X-ray (1 view) | $54 | $457 | $25 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $244 | $533 | $33 |
| CK-MB heart enzyme test | $17 | $164 | $12 |
| Clotting time test (PTT) | $34 | $53 | $6 |
| Colonoscopy | $846 | $2,756 | $480 |
| Colposcopy | $471 | $1,108 | $161 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $33 | $134 | $7 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) | $28 | $148 | $8 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | $98 | $339 | $11 |
| Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) | $668 | $1,010 | $115 |
| Coronary CT angiography | $772 | $3,136 | $326 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $55 | $227 | $51 |
| CPAP titration study | $259 | $3,339 | $69 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) test | $14 | $52 | $7 |
| CT angiography of the chest | $1,665 | $3,748 | $281 |
| CT angiography of the head | $2,344 | $3,614 | $274 |
| CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) | $516 | $1,157 | $835 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $608 | $2,802 | $230 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $2,250 | $4,994 | $300 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast | $2,363 | $5,337 | $338 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast | $2,250 | $4,994 | $300 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast | $1,457 | $3,480 | $183 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with and without contrast | $708 | $3,119 | $259 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast | $608 | $2,802 | $230 |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast | $318 | $1,909 | $136 |
| CT scan of the arm | $720 | $2,926 | $199 |
| CT scan of the arm with contrast | $720 | $2,926 | $199 |
| CT scan of the arm without contrast | $684 | $2,783 | $161 |
| CT scan of the chest | $742 | $3,081 | $167 |
| CT scan of the chest with and without contrast | $742 | $3,569 | $196 |
| CT scan of the chest with contrast | $2,134 | $3,081 | $167 |
| CT scan of the chest without contrast | $525 | $2,138 | $133 |
| CT scan of the head | $940 | $2,870 | $148 |
| CT scan of the head with and without contrast | $1,016 | $3,091 | $173 |
| CT scan of the head with contrast | $940 | $2,870 | $148 |
| CT scan of the head without contrast | $864 | $2,786 | $107 |
| CT scan of the leg | $908 | $2,481 | $166 |
| CT scan of the leg with contrast | $908 | $2,829 | $166 |
| CT scan of the leg without contrast | $694 | $2,134 | $130 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $500 | $2,834 | $169 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with and without contrast | $521 | $2,856 | $197 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $500 | $2,834 | $169 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $480 | $2,412 | $130 |
| CT scan of the neck | $1,653 | $2,735 | $183 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,763 | $3,269 | $168 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $1,800 | $3,318 | $196 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $1,763 | $3,269 | $168 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $1,725 | $3,171 | $131 |
| CT scan of the neck with and without contrast | $1,736 | $3,129 | $220 |
| CT scan of the neck with contrast | $1,653 | $2,735 | $183 |
| CT scan of the neck without contrast | $801 | $2,044 | $150 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $730 | $2,442 | $226 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast | $767 | $2,955 | $251 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with contrast | $730 | $2,442 | $226 |
| CT scan of the pelvis without contrast | $364 | $1,961 | $133 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $1,833 | $2,979 | $152 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast | $547 | $3,303 | $184 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with contrast | $1,924 | $2,979 | $152 |
| CT scan of the sinuses without contrast | $1,833 | $2,850 | $128 |
| D-dimer test | $97 | $157 | $10 |
| Diagnostic mammogram | $196 | $473 | $140 |
| Drug screen (urine) | $202 | $74 | $17 |
| Echocardiogram | $392 | $2,763 | $138 |
| Echocardiogram with and without contrast | $165 | $1,422 | $101 |
| EEG (awake and asleep) | $271 | $2,052 | $482 |
| EKG / ECG (tracing only) | $104 | $629 | $7 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $104 | $629 | $8 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $245 | $1,609 | $448 |
| Electrolyte panel | $17 | $107 | $7 |
| Emergency department visit | $604 | $2,188 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $210 | $562 | $11 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $328 | $1,354 | $40 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $604 | $2,188 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $971 | $7,800 | $118 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $1,969 | $11,400 | $171 |
| Endometrial biopsy | $145 | $864 | $98 |
| Epidural steroid injection | $449 | $2,760 | $275 |
| ERCP (bile duct endoscopy) | $1,354 | $5,332 | $311 |
| Esophageal dilation | $632 | $1,376 | $522 |
| Facet joint injection (spine) | $282 | $1,968 | $99 |
| Fallopian tube X-ray (HSG) | $330 | $1,026 | $164 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test | $13 | $46 | $10 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (guaiac, gFOBT) | $7 | $25 | $4 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (immunochemical, FIT) | $19 | $53 | $16 |
| Feeding tube (PEG) placement | $622 | $4,352 | $178 |
| Fibrinogen test | $43 | $173 | $10 |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy | $530 | $2,627 | $323 |
| Flu test | $29 | $71 | $17 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | $431 | $1,280 | $157 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $379 | $2,980 | $334 |
| GGT liver test | $11 | $78 | $7 |
| Glucose tolerance test | $44 | $127 | $8 |
| Hematocrit test | $14 | $59 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $13 | $65 | $10 |
| Holter heart monitor | $217 | $1,028 | $26 |
| IUD insertion | $991 | $1,064 | — |
| IUD removal | $991 | $1,397 | $112 |
| IV infusion therapy | $317 | $614 | $44 |
| IV infusion therapy (each additional) | $166 | $301 | $21 |
| IV infusion therapy (initial) | $467 | $926 | $67 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | $317 | $1,157 | $57 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) | $442 | $1,213 | $57 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (small joint) | $192 | $1,100 | $56 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $1,648 | $3,513 | $172 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $167 | $714 | $84 |
| Kidney ultrasound (limited) | $236 | $607 | $61 |
| Knee joint injection | $956 | $1,499 | $69 |
| Knee replacement | $43,745 | $162,136 | $18,054 |
| Lactate test | $20 | $142 | $12 |
| Laryngoscopy | $1,323 | $2,620 | $189 |
| LDH test | $10 | $48 | $6 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $2,410 | $4,481 | $149 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $318 | $1,926 | $150 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) | $360 | $1,130 | $116 |
| Lipase test | $86 | $82 | $7 |
| Liver biopsy | $1,196 | $2,980 | $288 |
| Liver function panel | $71 | $195 | $8 |
| Lung function test (PFT) | $176 | $847 | $37 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $327 | $2,790 | $291 |
| Magnesium blood test | $16 | $74 | $7 |
| MRA of the brain | $1,354 | $3,003 | $226 |
| MRA of the brain with contrast | $1,354 | $3,003 | $226 |
| MRA of the brain without contrast | $1,737 | $4,250 | $328 |
| MRA of the neck | $1,077 | $2,376 | $245 |
| MRA of the neck with contrast | $1,077 | $2,376 | $245 |
| MRA of the neck without contrast | $1,421 | $3,947 | $343 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $781 | $3,611 | $300 |
| MRI of the abdomen with contrast | $781 | $3,611 | $300 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast | $549 | $3,167 | $194 |
| MRI of the ankle | $740 | $2,796 | $261 |
| MRI of the ankle with contrast | $530 | $2,796 | $261 |
| MRI of the ankle without contrast | $740 | $2,465 | $222 |
| MRI of the brain | $1,037 | $3,802 | $269 |
| MRI of the brain with contrast | $1,037 | $3,802 | $269 |
| MRI of the brain without contrast | $913 | $3,036 | $195 |
| MRI of the chest | $639 | $3,781 | $371 |
| MRI of the chest without contrast | $643 | $4,592 | $466 |
| MRI of the knee | $1,064 | $3,846 | $315 |
| MRI of the knee with contrast | $1,064 | $3,846 | $315 |
| MRI of the knee without contrast | $945 | $3,247 | $204 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $810 | $4,138 | $270 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $810 | $4,138 | $270 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $753 | $3,112 | $192 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $1,078 | $4,013 | $271 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast | $1,129 | $4,499 | $319 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast | $1,078 | $4,013 | $271 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast | $1,026 | $3,202 | $190 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,383 | $4,357 | $274 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $1,662 | $5,874 | $318 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $1,383 | $4,357 | $274 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $1,257 | $4,150 | $191 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $631 | $3,657 | $268 |
| MRI of the pelvis with contrast | $631 | $3,657 | $268 |
| MRI of the pelvis without contrast | $568 | $2,348 | $227 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $1,100 | $4,043 | $313 |
| MRI of the shoulder with contrast | $1,100 | $4,043 | $313 |
| MRI of the shoulder without contrast | $867 | $2,465 | $205 |
| MRI of the wrist | $546 | $3,953 | $330 |
| MRI of the wrist with contrast | $546 | $3,953 | $330 |
| MRI of the wrist without contrast | $496 | $3,275 | $303 |
| Nebulizer breathing treatment | $95 | $548 | $9 |
| Nuchal translucency ultrasound | $108 | $661 | $116 |
| Nuclear cardiac stress test | $843 | $4,029 | $428 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation | $64 | $366 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $64 | $455 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) | $55 | $279 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $65 | $366 | $101 |
| Office visit (established patient) | $73 | $341 | $115 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 3) | $73 | $304 | $95 |
| Orthopedic hardware removal | $1,824 | $5,378 | $632 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $40,672 | $119,008 | $15,506 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $558 | $1,048 | $78 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (complete) | $578 | $1,312 | $105 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (limited) | $539 | $785 | $51 |
| PET scan | $1,654 | $8,420 | — |
| Phosphorus blood test | $9 | $105 | $5 |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $62 | $360 | $98 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $70 | $433 | $98 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $62 | $360 | $98 |
| Platelet count | $5 | $44 | $4 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG) | $116 | $191 | $8 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $481 | $1,131 | $126 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) | $735 | $1,194 | $117 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) | $227 | $1,069 | $136 |
| Procalcitonin test | $30 | $148 | $27 |
| Prostate test (PSA) | $32 | $58 | $18 |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $36 | $358 | $87 |
| Radiofrequency nerve ablation | $1,455 | $4,191 | $462 |
| Sacroiliac joint injection | $656 | $1,408 | $176 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray | $93 | $580 | $58 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) | $57 | $497 | $44 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) | $130 | $663 | $72 |
| Screening mammogram | $181 | $435 | $126 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $539 | $1,256 | $99 |
| Sedimentation rate (ESR) test | $12 | $56 | $3 |
| Simple laceration repair (small, up to 2.5 cm) | $275 | $1,376 | $114 |
| Simple wound stitches | $563 | $1,446 | $127 |
| Skin biopsy | $891 | $674 | $121 |
| Skin biopsy (punch) | $891 | $674 | $121 |
| Skin graft | $3,600 | $5,984 | $898 |
| Skin tag removal | $660 | $694 | $92 |
| Sleep study (polysomnography) | $578 | $5,756 | $691 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $404 | $395 | $64 |
| Speech therapy | $64 | $279 | $76 |
| Spinal cord stimulator | $12,436 | $9,644 | $2,388 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | $1,018 | $2,883 | $165 |
| Spirometry (lung function test) | $143 | $539 | $30 |
| Spirometry with bronchodilator | $209 | $1,155 | $43 |
| Strep throat test | $28 | $132 | $17 |
| Stress echocardiogram | $2,294 | $2,462 | $209 |
| Swallow study | $65 | $328 | $85 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $34 | $155 | $17 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $522 | $1,016 | $109 |
| Thyroid uptake scan | $1,012 | $3,196 | $145 |
| Tilt table test | $2,581 | $5,135 | $168 |
| Total protein test | $4 | $17 | $4 |
| Tracheostomy | $1,053 | $5,346 | $273 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $420 | $2,927 | $239 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast | $434 | $2,927 | $239 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $404 | $884 | $118 |
| Trigger point injection | $424 | $1,477 | $56 |
| Trigger point injection (1-2 muscles) | $157 | $1,448 | $52 |
| Troponin (heart) test | $44 | $179 | $12 |
| Turning a breech baby (version) | $1,865 | $8,725 | $94 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) | $687 | $2,841 | $371 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $289 | $912 | $128 |
| Uric acid (gout) test | $9 | $65 | $5 |
| Urinalysis | $26 | $74 | $3 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $8 | $48 | $5 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $26 | $18 | $9 |
| Vaccine administration | $102 | $68 | $19 |
| Vaccine administration (each additional) | $56 | $68 | $16 |
| Vaginal delivery | $5,566 | $28,819 | $5,487 |
| Vasectomy | $2,784 | $5,369 | $347 |
| Wound debridement | $514 | $2,052 | $186 |
| X-ray of the abdomen | $98 | $431 | $36 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $341 | $539 | $37 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $227 | $500 | $33 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $366 | $551 | $33 |
| X-ray of the facial bones | $197 | $589 | $39 |
| X-ray of the foot | $340 | $530 | $34 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $278 | $458 | $29 |
| X-ray of the hand | $410 | $509 | $38 |
| X-ray of the hip | $70 | $375 | $49 |
| X-ray of the hip (1 view) | $60 | $352 | $34 |
| X-ray of the hip (3 views) | $70 | $399 | $49 |
| X-ray of the knee | $340 | $513 | $42 |
| X-ray of the knee (2 views) | $106 | $379 | $34 |
| X-ray of the knee (3 views) | $340 | $513 | $42 |
| X-ray of the knee (4+ views) | $466 | $586 | $49 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $307 | $720 | $47 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) | $323 | $577 | $40 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) | $292 | $863 | $53 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $299 | $461 | $31 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $244 | $544 | $36 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) | $196 | $467 | $33 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) | $293 | $621 | $39 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $298 | $707 | $47 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) | $244 | $576 | $40 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $256 | $628 | $36 |
| X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) | $130 | $454 | $28 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $141 | $661 | $42 |
| X-ray of the ribs (2 views) | $141 | $478 | $36 |
| X-ray of the ribs (3 views) | $352 | $661 | $42 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $365 | $565 | $36 |
| X-ray of the skull | $147 | $611 | $40 |
| X-ray of the upper arm | $422 | $402 | $32 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $242 | $575 | $43 |
| YAG laser capsulotomy (eye) | $252 | $835 | $335 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
