MRI of the pelvis, without and with contrast at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 72197 · 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 77 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $446.00, median $3,941.00, highest $16,563.50. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $946.08 | $3,784.32 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $4,268.25 | $5,691.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $4,268.25 | $5,691.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,860.00 | $5,500.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $446.00 | $3,906.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $4,268.25 | $5,691.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $946.08 | $3,784.32 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $946.08 | $3,784.32 | 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 72197 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri Scan Of Pelvis Before And After Contrast standard_charge_information[4760] | both | $6,164.95 | $11,209.00 | $332.91 – $5,604.50 |
| Mri Scan Of Pelvis Before And After Contrast standard_charge_information[4761] | both | $6,164.95 | $11,209.00 | $321.65 – $15,132.15 |
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