Office consultation, about 40 minutes at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 99243 · 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 10 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $164.50, median $320.00, highest $1,307.35. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $640.50 | $854.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA | 66.1 mi | $320.00 | $320.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA | 80.5 mi | $320.00 | $320.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County Orange, CA | 82.7 mi | $393.00 | $393.00 | 2026-03-19 |
| Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach, CA | 93.7 mi | $320.00 | $320.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Coast Plaza Hospital Norwalk, CA | 96.0 mi | $271.00 | $271.00 | 2026-02-04 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital Upland, CA | 98.0 mi | $164.50 | $329.00 | 2026-04-02 |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena Gardena, CA | 102.5 mi | $271.00 | $271.00 | 2026-02-04 |
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 99243 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Office Consultation 30-39 minutes standard_charge_information[3358] | outpatient | $1,307.35 | $2,377.00 | $34.10 – $5,480.00 |
| Patient Office Consultation 30-39 minutes standard_charge_information[6211] | both | $128.15 | $233.00 | $23.30 – $314.55 |
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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