Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes at Tri-City Medical Center
CPT 99291 · Oceanside, CA
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.
Across 80 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,057.00, median $5,487.56, highest $45,114.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 8.9 mi | $5,487.56 | $10,553.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | 10.1 mi | $7,086.82 | $28,347.30 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 24.0 mi | $7,086.82 | $28,347.30 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 24.0 mi | $7,086.82 | $28,347.30 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 28.6 mi | $22,189.50 | $29,586.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 28.6 mi | $26,995.50 | $35,994.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 30.9 mi | $5,487.56 | $10,553.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 32.1 mi | $13,010.02 | $23,654.58 | 2026-04-01 |
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 CPT 99291 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Care Ill/Injured Patient Init 30-74 Min 99291 line 9777 | outpatient | $4,657.50 | $7,762.50 | $196.99 – $6,124.61 |
| 9929125 ER LVL 6 CRIT CARE 30-74 MIN/25 TechFee mod 25 line 9769 | outpatient | $4,500.00 | $7,500.00 | $196.99 – $5,917.50 |
| 99291 TRAUMA ALERT CLASS 1 line 9778 | outpatient | $4,500.00 | $7,500.00 | $196.99 – $5,917.50 |
| 9929125 ER LVL 6 CRIT CARE 30-74 MIN/25 TechFee mod 25 line 232617 | inpatient | $4,500.00 | $7,500.00 | $5,250.00 – $5,842.50 |
| Critical Care Ill/Injured Patient Init 30-74 Min 99291 line 232633 | inpatient | $4,657.50 | $7,762.50 | $5,433.75 – $6,046.99 |
| 99291 TRAUMA ALERT CLASS 1 line 232635 | inpatient | $4,500.00 | $7,500.00 | $5,250.00 – $5,842.50 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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