Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 99291 · 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $7,086.82 | $28,347.30 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $22,189.50 | $29,586.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $22,189.50 | $29,586.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $26,995.50 | $35,994.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $5,487.56 | $10,553.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $1,057.00 | $9,240.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $22,189.50 | $29,586.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $7,086.82 | $28,347.30 | 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 99291 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care delivery critically ill or injured patient, first 30-74 minutes standard_charge_information[3366] | outpatient | $13,010.02 | $23,654.58 | $91.61 – $1,070.62 |
| Critical care delivery critically ill or injured patient, first 30-74 minutes standard_charge_information[6219] | both | $8,493.10 | $15,442.00 | $49.60 – $20,846.70 |
| Trauma Suite Critical Care 30-74 Min standard_charge_information[6416] | both | $12,652.75 | $23,005.00 | $49.60 – $31,056.75 |
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