Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) at Tri-City Medical Center
CPT 99285 · 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 79 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $762.00, median $4,220.16, highest $15,824.00. 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 | $3,284.32 | $6,316.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | 10.1 mi | $5,905.69 | $23,622.75 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 24.0 mi | $5,905.69 | $23,622.75 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 24.0 mi | $5,905.69 | $23,622.75 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 28.6 mi | $11,400.00 | $15,200.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 28.6 mi | $9,666.75 | $12,889.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 30.9 mi | $3,284.32 | $6,316.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 32.1 mi | $9,097.00 | $16,540.00 | 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 99285 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99285 - Level 5 line 9785 | outpatient | $3,570.75 | $5,951.25 | $175.09 – $4,695.54 |
| 9928525 LEVEL 5 ED SERVICES W/PROC TechFee mod 25 line 9773 | outpatient | $3,450.00 | $5,750.00 | $175.09 – $4,536.75 |
| 99285 ER VISIT LEVEL 5 TechFee line 9786 | outpatient | $3,450.00 | $5,750.00 | $175.09 – $4,536.75 |
| 9928525 LEVEL 5 ED SERVICES W/PROC TechFee mod 25 line 232625 | inpatient | $3,450.00 | $5,750.00 | $4,025.00 – $4,479.25 |
| 99285 - Level 5 line 232649 | inpatient | $3,570.75 | $5,951.25 | $4,165.88 – $4,636.02 |
| 99285 ER VISIT LEVEL 5 TechFee line 232651 | inpatient | $3,450.00 | $5,750.00 | $4,025.00 – $4,479.25 |
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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