Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 99285 · 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $5,905.69 | $23,622.75 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $11,400.00 | $15,200.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $11,400.00 | $15,200.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $9,666.75 | $12,889.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $3,284.32 | $6,316.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $762.00 | $6,930.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $11,400.00 | $15,200.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $5,905.69 | $23,622.75 | 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 99285 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma Suite Level 5 standard_charge_information[6417] | both | $9,097.00 | $16,540.00 | $49.60 – $22,329.00 |
| Emergency department visit, problem with significant threat to life or function standard_charge_information[3365] | outpatient | $8,103.87 | $14,734.30 | $16.83 – $779.00 |
| Emergency department visit, problem with significant threat to life or function standard_charge_information[6218] | both | $4,420.35 | $8,037.00 | $49.60 – $10,849.95 |
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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