COVID-19 PCR test at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 87635 · San Diego, CA
These are UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 81 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $42.97, median $113.12, highest $726.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $55.15 | $220.62 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $227.25 | $303.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $227.25 | $303.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $300.00 | $400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $95.68 | $184.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $51.00 | $256.55 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $227.25 | $303.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $55.15 | $220.62 | 2026-03-30 |
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 87635 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing for COVID19 by PCR-based amplified probe technique using high throughput technologies standard_charge_information[9041] | both | $133.10 | $242.00 | $29.04 – $326.70 |
| Testing for COVID19 by PCR-based amplified probe technique using high throughput technologies standard_charge_information[9042] | both | $52.25 | $95.00 | $11.40 – $128.28 |
| Testing for corona virus 19 by PCR-based amplified probe technique standard_charge_information[9043] | both | $133.10 | $242.00 | $29.04 – $326.70 |
| Iadna Sars-Cov-2 Covid-19 Amplified Probe Tq (POCT) standard_charge_information[9338] | both | $110.00 | $200.00 | $24.00 – $270.00 |
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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