Posted Price

Tri-City Medical Center

4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 · Acute care hospital · Emergency room

These are Tri-City Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated May 29, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.

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Emergency room

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes CPT 99291$4,657.50$7,762.50$196.99 – $6,124.61
Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) CPT 99281$465.75$776.25$24.59 – $3,004.00
Emergency room visit, level 2 CPT 99282$776.25$1,293.75$31.10 – $3,004.00
Emergency room visit, level 3 (moderate) CPT 99283$1,428.30$2,380.50$72.25 – $3,004.00
Emergency room visit, level 4 CPT 99284$2,484.00$4,140.00$87.20 – $3,266.46
Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) CPT 99285$3,570.75$5,951.25$175.09 – $4,695.54
Simple wound repair (stitches), 2.5 cm or less CPT 12001$347.14$578.57$70.69 – $3,004.00

Office visits

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
New patient office visit, about 15 to 29 minutes CPT 99202$154.63$257.72$34.64 – $180.40
New patient office visit, about 30 minutes CPT 99203$214.25$357.08$71.42 – $249.96
New patient office visit, about 45 minutes CPT 99204$247.78$412.97$69.59 – $289.08
New patient office visit, about 60 minutes CPT 99205$260.20$433.67$86.73 – $303.57
Office visit, established patient, about 10 to 19 minutes CPT 99212$154.63$257.72$11.52 – $203.34
Office visit, established patient, about 20 to 29 minutes CPT 99213$214.25$357.08$24.24 – $281.74
Office visit, established patient, about 30 to 39 minutes CPT 99214$247.78$412.97$37.88 – $325.83
Office visit, established patient, about 40 to 54 minutes CPT 99215$260.20$433.67$57.77 – $342.17
Office visit, established patient, brief (often a nurse) CPT 99211$130.41$217.35$12.12 – $171.49
Preventive checkup, new patient, age 40 to 64 CPT 99386$270.14$450.23$90.05 – $355.23

Imaging

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
3D screening mammogram (tomosynthesis), add-on CPT 77063$83.21$138.69$27.74 – $113.23
Abdominal X-ray, 1 view CPT 74018$258.34$430.56$24.85 – $339.71
Ankle X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73610$707.94$1,179.90$25.39 – $930.94
Bone density scan (DEXA), hips and spine CPT 77080$530.96$884.93$34.61 – $698.21
Breast ultrasound, one breast, complete CPT 76641$287.53$479.21$95.84 – $378.10
Breast ultrasound, one breast, limited CPT 76642$287.53$479.21$79.24 – $378.10
Chest X-ray, 1 view CPT 71045$307.40$512.33$17.83 – $404.23
Chest X-ray, 2 views CPT 71046$387.50$645.84$27.74 – $509.57
CT angiogram of the chest (checks for lung clots) CPT 71275$2,695.76$4,492.94$273.62 – $3,544.93
CT angiogram of the head CPT 70496$3,281.36$5,468.94$268.68 – $4,314.99
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, with contrast CPT 74177$4,184.30$6,973.83$284.62 – $5,502.35
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, without and with contrast CPT 74178$4,579.25$7,632.09$322.43 – $6,021.72
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast CPT 74176$2,752.27$4,587.12$172.20 – $3,619.24
CT scan of the abdomen, without contrast CPT 74150$1,065.02$1,775.03$132.49 – $2,303.00
CT scan of the chest, with contrast CPT 71260$2,046.82$3,411.36$162.55 – $2,691.56
CT scan of the chest, without contrast CPT 71250$1,860.52$3,100.86$128.59 – $2,446.58
CT scan of the head, without contrast CPT 70450$2,061.72$3,436.20$102.28 – $2,711.16
CT scan of the neck (cervical spine), without contrast CPT 72125$1,686.64$2,811.06$126.24 – $2,303.00
CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast CPT 72193$2,046.82$3,411.36$206.49 – $2,691.56
CT scan of the sinuses or face, without contrast CPT 70486$2,061.72$3,436.20$124.58 – $2,711.16
Diagnostic mammogram, both breasts CPT 77066$268.27$447.12$89.42 – $352.78
Diagnostic mammogram, one breast CPT 77065$268.27$447.12$89.42 – $352.78
Foot X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73630$677.51$1,129.19$24.46 – $890.93
Hand X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73130$677.51$1,129.19$25.39 – $890.93
Knee X-ray, 3 views CPT 73562$797.99$1,329.98$23.61 – $1,049.35
Leg or arm vein ultrasound, both sides CPT 93970$663.85$1,106.42$169.92 – $872.97
Leg or arm vein ultrasound, one side CPT 93971$362.66$604.44$85.41 – $476.90
Lower back X-ray, 2 or 3 views CPT 72100$441.53$735.89$30.59 – $580.62
MRI of both breasts, without and with contrast CPT 77049$1,643.17$2,738.61$341.22 – $2,478.00
MRI of the abdomen, without and with contrast CPT 74183$2,408.86$4,014.77$336.86 – $3,167.65
MRI of the brain, without and with contrast CPT 70553$2,408.86$4,014.77$314.17 – $3,167.65
MRI of the brain, without contrast CPT 70551$2,169.16$3,615.26$192.06 – $2,852.44
MRI of the knee or other leg joint, without contrast CPT 73721$2,169.16$3,615.26$198.89 – $2,852.44
MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast CPT 72148$2,169.16$3,615.26$187.86 – $2,852.44
MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast CPT 72146$2,169.16$3,615.26$187.20 – $2,852.44
MRI of the neck (cervical spine), without contrast CPT 72141$2,169.16$3,615.26$187.51 – $2,852.44
MRI of the pelvis, without and with contrast CPT 72197$2,408.86$4,014.77$336.24 – $3,167.65
MRI of the shoulder or other arm joint, without contrast CPT 73221$1,153.82$1,923.03$199.23 – $2,478.00
Neck X-ray, 2 or 3 views CPT 72040$418.55$697.59$26.24 – $550.40
Pelvic ultrasound, complete (not pregnancy) CPT 76856$486.86$811.44$68.33 – $640.23
Pregnancy ultrasound, 14 weeks or later, single baby CPT 76805$459.54$765.90$129.22 – $604.30
Pregnancy ultrasound, under 14 weeks, single baby CPT 76801$517.91$863.19$111.92 – $681.06
Screening mammogram, both breasts CPT 77067$222.32$370.53$74.11 – $292.35
Shoulder X-ray, 2 or more views CPT 73030$797.99$1,329.98$26.12 – $1,049.35
Transvaginal pregnancy ultrasound CPT 76817$568.84$948.06$88.10 – $748.02
Transvaginal ultrasound CPT 76830$674.41$1,124.01$68.33 – $886.84
Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete CPT 76700$408.62$681.03$84.03 – $537.33
Ultrasound of the neck or thyroid CPT 76536$360.80$601.34$60.34 – $474.46
Wrist X-ray, 3 or more views CPT 73110$797.99$1,329.98$25.39 – $1,049.35
X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views CPT 72110$687.45$1,145.75$44.29 – $904.00

Lab tests

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048$238.46$397.44$7.34 – $313.58
Blood culture CPT 87040$265.17$441.95$9.03 – $348.70
Blood draw (venipuncture) CPT 36415$17.39$28.98$2.70 – $22.87
BNP test (heart failure) CPT 83880$280.07$466.79$30.45 – $368.30
C-reactive protein (CRP) test CPT 86140$117.99$196.65$4.53 – $155.16
Chlamydia test (DNA/NAAT) CPT 87491$29.19$48.65$9.73 – $81.62
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025$115.51$192.51$6.80 – $151.89
Complete blood count (CBC), automated CPT 85027$92.53$154.22$5.66 – $121.68
Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053$238.46$397.44$9.24 – $313.58
COVID-19 PCR test CPT 87635$72.66$121.10$44.90 – $95.55
D-dimer test (blood clots) CPT 85379$178.85$298.08$8.91 – $235.19
Drug screen, instrument chemistry CPT 80307$168.91$281.52$43.94 – $222.12
Ferritin (iron stores) test CPT 82728$168.29$280.49$11.93 – $221.31
Free T4 (thyroid) test CPT 84439$114.26$190.44$7.89 – $150.26
Glucose (blood sugar) test CPT 82947$106.81$178.02$3.33 – $140.46
Hemoglobin A1c test CPT 83036$98.12$163.53$8.50 – $129.03
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT 86803$134.14$223.56$12.49 – $176.39
Iron test CPT 83540$106.81$178.02$5.66 – $140.46
Kidney function panel CPT 80069$238.46$397.44$7.59 – $313.58
Lipase test (pancreas) CPT 83690$122.34$203.90$6.03 – $160.88
Lipid panel, cholesterol and triglycerides CPT 80061$186.92$311.54$11.66 – $245.81
Liver function panel CPT 80076$238.46$397.44$6.44 – $313.58
Magnesium test CPT 83735$108.05$180.09$5.86 – $142.09
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), clotting test CPT 85730$126.68$211.14$5.26 – $166.59
Pregnancy blood test (hCG), quantitative CPT 84702$259.58$432.63$13.17 – $341.35
Prothrombin time (PT/INR), clotting test CPT 85610$99.36$165.60$3.52 – $130.66
PSA (prostate specific antigen), total CPT 84153$190.65$317.75$16.09 – $250.70
Rapid strep test CPT 87880$149.66$249.44$7.06 – $196.81
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) CPT 84443$24.84$41.40$14.70 – $39.08
Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) CPT 88305$248.40$414.00$41.40 – $326.65
Troponin test (heart damage) CPT 84484$192.51$320.85$8.55 – $253.15
Urinalysis, automated, with microscope CPT 81001$60.24$100.40$2.77 – $79.22
Urinalysis, automated, without microscope CPT 81003$106.81$178.02$1.97 – $140.46
Urine culture, colony count CPT 87086$121.10$201.83$5.71 – $159.24
Urine pregnancy test CPT 81025$117.99$196.65$2.83 – $155.16
Vitamin B12 test CPT 82607$94.39$157.32$13.20 – $124.13
Vitamin D test CPT 82306$8.08$13.46$7.86 – $68.87

Heart

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Carotid artery ultrasound, both sides CPT 93880$370.12$616.86$123.37 – $495.97
ECG tracing only (no interpretation) CPT 93005$239.09$398.48$16.56 – $314.40
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), complete with Doppler CPT 93306$2,085.32$3,475.53$242.16 – $2,742.19
Left heart catheterization CPT 93452$4,383.02$7,305.03$770.49 – $9,256.00
Left heart catheterization with coronary angiogram CPT 93458$4,383.02$7,305.03$959.51 – $9,256.00
Nuclear stress test (heart perfusion imaging) CPT 78452$1,980.37$3,300.62$351.60 – $2,691.18

Surgery

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic CPT 29888not posted$681.36 – $15,083.42
Appendix removal, laparoscopic CPT 44970not posted$55.28 – $12,566.78
Breast biopsy with ultrasound guidance CPT 19083$1,974.16$3,290.27$620.06 – $6,640.00
Carpal tunnel release CPT 64721not posted$63.92 – $6,640.00
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT 45380not posted$333.53 – $6,640.00
Colonoscopy with polyp removal (snare) CPT 45385not posted$404.22 – $6,640.00
Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378not posted$298.18 – $6,640.00
Colposcopy with biopsy CPT 57454not posted$87.00 – $6,640.00
Cystoscopy (bladder scope) CPT 52000not posted$87.62 – $6,640.00
Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45330not posted$55.28 – $6,640.00
Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic CPT 47562not posted$470.78 – $12,566.78
Hysterectomy, laparoscopic, with tubes and/or ovaries CPT 58571not posted$150.97 – $22,096.13
Hysteroscopy with biopsy or polyp removal CPT 58558not posted$177.07 – $6,728.98
Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, laparoscopic CPT 49650not posted$267.36 – $12,566.78
Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, open, age 5 or older CPT 49505not posted$347.45 – $7,442.54
Kidney stone shock-wave lithotripsy CPT 50590$25,098.96$41,831.60$676.84 – $29,282.12
Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) CPT 29881not posted$556.51 – $6,801.48
Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic CPT 31231not posted$49.63 – $6,640.00
Prostate biopsy CPT 55700$1,969.19$3,281.99$492.30 – $6,640.00
Prostate removal, laparoscopic or robotic CPT 55866not posted$962.62 – $22,096.13
Removal of a breast lump, open surgery CPT 19120not posted$212.83 – $8,138.96
Rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic CPT 29827not posted$498.98 – $15,083.42
Septoplasty (nasal septum repair) CPT 30520not posted$376.02 – $6,891.81
Shoulder arthroscopy, bone shaving (decompression) CPT 29826not posted$426.04 – $6,640.00
Total hip replacement CPT 27130not posted$1,504.09 – $26,687.63
Total knee replacement CPT 27447not posted$1,504.09 – $26,687.63
Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy CPT 43239not posted$236.52 – $6,640.00
Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic CPT 43235not posted$226.36 – $6,640.00
Vasectomy CPT 55250not posted$263.22 – $6,640.00

Pregnancy and birth

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Fetal non-stress test CPT 59025$319.82$533.03$34.93 – $420.56
IUD insertion CPT 58300not posted$169.90 – $6,640.00

Hospital stays

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Alcohol or drug use disorder, without rehab, without major complications MS-DRG 897not posted$7,964.17 – $15,473.25
C-section, without complications MS-DRG 788not posted$7,153.00 – $16,687.86
Chest pain MS-DRG 313not posted$6,624.98 – $12,871.38
COPD flare-up, with major complications MS-DRG 190not posted$9,814.20 – $19,067.59
COPD flare-up, without complications MS-DRG 192not posted$5,983.35 – $11,624.80
Fainting (syncope) MS-DRG 312not posted$7,872.04 – $15,294.25
Gastrointestinal bleeding, with complications MS-DRG 378not posted$8,769.50 – $17,037.88
Heart failure, with major complications MS-DRG 291not posted$11,262.79 – $21,881.99
Heart failure, without complications MS-DRG 293not posted$5,358.18 – $10,410.17
Heart valve or other major heart surgery with cardiac catheterization, with major complications MS-DRG 216not posted$58,408.00 – $157,712.26
Hip or knee replacement (major joint of the leg), without major complications MS-DRG 470not posted$16,569.38 – $32,191.93
Irregular heartbeat, without complications MS-DRG 310not posted$5,359.01 – $10,411.79
Kidney failure, with complications MS-DRG 683not posted$7,906.60 – $15,361.39
Kidney or urinary tract infection, without major complications MS-DRG 690not posted$7,361.20 – $14,301.76
Neck (cervical) spinal fusion, without complications MS-DRG 473not posted$20,784.37 – $40,381.07
Normal newborn care MS-DRG 795not posted$1,300.00 – $4,557.60
Nutrition, fluid or electrolyte disorder, without major complications MS-DRG 641not posted$7,103.74 – $13,801.55
Pneumonia, with complications MS-DRG 194not posted$7,331.60 – $14,244.25
Pneumonia, with major complications MS-DRG 193not posted$11,514.51 – $22,371.05
Pneumonia, without complications MS-DRG 195not posted$5,872.30 – $11,409.04
Psychoses (inpatient psychiatric stay) MS-DRG 885not posted$1,235.00 – $23,687.94
Sepsis, with major complications MS-DRG 871not posted$16,681.25 – $32,409.29
Sepsis, without major complications MS-DRG 872not posted$9,119.92 – $17,718.69
Skin infection (cellulitis), without major complications MS-DRG 603not posted$7,866.28 – $15,283.07
Stomach and digestive disorders (gastroenteritis), without major complications MS-DRG 392not posted$7,115.26 – $13,823.92
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug MS-DRG 65not posted$9,012.99 – $17,510.95
Uterus and ovary surgery for non-cancer conditions, without complications MS-DRG 743not posted$10,908.26 – $21,193.19
Vaginal delivery, without complications MS-DRG 807not posted$4,400.00 – $10,776.00
Weight loss surgery, without complications MS-DRG 621not posted$13,110.33 – $25,471.51

Pain and spine

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) CPT 20610$486.25$810.41$46.25 – $3,004.00
Lower back nerve root injection with imaging guidance CPT 64483$1,059.43$1,765.71$144.77 – $6,640.00
Lower back spinal injection (epidural), with imaging guidance CPT 62323$809.78$1,349.64$222.23 – $6,640.00

Sleep

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Home sleep apnea test CPT 95806$434.08$723.47$83.55 – $570.82

Lungs

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010$253.37$422.28$25.26 – $448.84

Therapy

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Manual therapy, 15 minutes CPT 97140$77.00$128.34$22.43 – $259.00
Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT 97161$188.17$313.61$47.04 – $259.00
Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity CPT 97162$316.71$527.85$79.18 – $416.47
Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, 15 minutes CPT 97110$82.60$137.66$6.43 – $259.00
Therapeutic activities, 15 minutes CPT 97530$93.77$156.29$11.25 – $259.00

Mental health

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Family psychotherapy, with the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90847$266.41$444.02$88.80 – $368.96
Group psychotherapy CPT 90853$126.68$211.14$24.20 – $627.00
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation CPT 90791$340.93$568.22$113.64 – $1,300.00
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes CPT 90832$172.02$286.70$57.34 – $627.00
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes CPT 90834$229.15$381.92$76.38 – $627.00
Psychotherapy, 60 minutes CPT 90837$229.15$381.92$51.51 – $627.00

Infusions and injections

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Injection under the skin or into a muscle CPT 96372$106.19$176.99$18.94 – $149.67
IV hydration, each additional hour CPT 96361$69.55$115.92$14.75 – $97.33
IV hydration, first hour CPT 96360$215.49$359.15$51.81 – $442.15
IV push injection of a drug, first CPT 96374$215.49$359.15$50.32 – $442.15
IV push injection, each additional drug CPT 96375$69.55$115.92$21.50 – $97.33

Drugs

ServiceCash priceGross chargeInsurer rates (min – max)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) injection, per 250 mg HCPCS J0696$301.65$502.75$4.94 – $351.93
Dexamethasone injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J1100$61.34$102.23$4.60 – $71.56
Fentanyl injection, per 0.1 mg HCPCS J3010$215.37$358.96$5.62 – $251.27
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) injection, up to 4 mg HCPCS J1170$15.00$25.00$3.75 – $17.50
Ketorolac (Toradol) injection, per 15 mg HCPCS J1885$32.47$54.12? – $37.88
Midazolam (Versed) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2250$27.32$45.54$4.66 – $31.88
Morphine injection, up to 10 mg HCPCS J2270$45.54$75.90$2.20 – $59.89
Ondansetron (Zofran) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2405$15.00$25.00$4.60 – $17.50
Propofol injection, per 10 mg HCPCS J2704$123.75$206.25? – $144.38

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