Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 99281 · 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 79 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $61.89, median $446.00, highest $5,680.03. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $209.98 | $839.92 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $749.25 | $999.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $749.25 | $999.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $461.25 | $615.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $420.68 | $809.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $107.00 | $924.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $749.25 | $999.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $209.98 | $839.92 | 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 99281 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB Trauma Suite Care Level 1 standard_charge_information[9607] | both | $3,048.10 | $5,542.00 | $21.77 – $7,481.70 |
| Emergency department visit, self limited or minor problem standard_charge_information[3361] | outpatient | $613.25 | $1,115.00 | $21.77 – $124.00 |
| Emergency department visit, self limited or minor problem standard_charge_information[6214] | both | $613.25 | $1,115.00 | $21.77 – $1,505.25 |
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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