Neck (cervical) spinal fusion, without complications at Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
MS-DRG 473 · Encinitas, CA
These are Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 30, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 19 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $23,337.00, median $45,266.73, highest $155,703.34. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 14.0 mi | $65,175.30 | $260,701.22 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 14.0 mi | $72,550.40 | $290,201.60 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 18.5 mi | $128,175.93 | $170,901.23 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 22.0 mi | $101,764.40 | $185,026.18 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 22.0 mi | $45,266.73 | $181,066.91 | 2026-03-30 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 23.7 mi | $128,175.93 | $170,901.23 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 24.9 mi | $128,175.93 | $170,901.23 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 28.4 mi | $24,592.00 | 2026-09-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for MS-DRG 473 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CERVICAL SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC line 2170 | inpatient | $70,566.46 | $282,265.86 | $2.44 – $67,011.24 |
| CERVICAL SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC line 14458 | inpatient | $70,566.46 | $282,265.86 |
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