US Health Care Costs

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 · (858) 626-4123

General hospitalPhysicianEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$13what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$282.5Mnet income, all sources
17.6%margin on patient care alone
$5.4Mcost of charity care (0.7% of costs)
$13.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
372beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 2024.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871558$118,276$19,071
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274365$226,830$31,919
Heart failure, with major complications 291338$82,114$12,695
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267208$380,051$47,660
Lung infection, with major complications 177139$95,961$16,374
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266102$554,315$68,220
Sepsis 872100$59,916$10,150
Stomach and digestive disorders 39291$47,875$8,118
Heart stent 32282$133,474$20,286
Pneumonia, with major complications 19381$67,854$12,538
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48181$163,517$19,548
Stroke, with major complications 06478$151,777$19,780
Back problems (no surgery) 55277$73,705$9,353
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37875$65,375$10,370
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85373$388,801$52,637
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06572$89,343$10,043
Heart attack, with major complications 28072$117,577$15,487
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37769$118,597$18,114
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21967$691,069$84,815
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28664$210,847$26,140
Hip or knee replacement 47063$160,384$18,571
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32162$240,816$28,446
Respiratory failure 18959$80,766$11,935
Heart catheterization 28759$93,103$10,883
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69859$97,304$15,649
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60357$44,871$8,583
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38956$44,322$8,045
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54356$66,209$10,259
Kidney failure, with complications 68353$58,010$8,703
Urinary tract infection 69052$44,543$7,655
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30951$48,484$7,709
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64150$46,845$7,420
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05749$62,399$13,266
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31449$131,222$20,724
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48048$196,269$27,430
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24347$179,721$22,793
Kidney failure, with major complications 68244$78,723$14,222
Lung infection, with complications 17839$53,983$10,297
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07038$93,801$15,785
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30837$64,841$12,966
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52236$163,890$22,533
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07135$61,421$10,217
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08635$165,930$12,808
Bowel surgery, with complications 33035$235,576$24,309
Other digestive problems, with complications 39435$61,401$10,293
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05634$87,769$20,485
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation 31734$344,336$58,833
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32933$337,185$44,582
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39133$82,851$12,588
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41833$185,268$15,927
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64032$70,012$13,146
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18431$120,104$12,233
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27331$284,483$40,134
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49331$182,608$22,623
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18330$134,261$15,226
Pneumonia, with complications 19430$48,814$9,143
Fainting 31230$45,350$9,555
Seizures 10129$53,409$9,926
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22929$243,262$30,498
Heart attack, with complications 28128$76,638$8,952
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41728$234,125$23,756
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53628$58,440$8,160
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08327$111,828$17,821
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09227$96,800$11,519
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54227$90,216$15,997
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55127$124,269$36,532
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69927$73,872$9,687
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98127$325,727$44,069
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22026$580,170$54,228
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17525$78,428$14,216
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23525$615,557$60,700
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24225$276,245$35,241
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 32425$230,116$28,950
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56325$52,487$8,616
Delirium and other mental confusion 88425$57,385$15,315
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06624$63,274$6,744
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08224$168,022$22,634
Irregular heartbeat 31024$40,585$5,483
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37224$69,853$11,155
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85424$198,404$21,719
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87024$544,513$69,397
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31523$70,700$9,405
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64423$64,289$10,279
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68923$63,114$11,243
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24421$140,705$17,529
High blood pressure 30521$53,305$7,355
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device with Mcc 32321$267,087$39,795
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33121$191,601$16,060
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60521$52,406$8,890
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08520$191,001$22,789
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23620$549,991$42,166
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30020$51,858$10,116
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39320$92,034$17,574
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64320$122,658$17,046
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91920$142,073$19,984
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00319$1,501,010$244,169
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02519$607,975$60,692
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06919$57,713$8,491
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17619$61,902$8,954
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27019$425,608$52,134
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52119$197,262$27,166
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09118$102,322$16,546
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22818$345,267$49,515
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37418$121,946$20,092
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44518$71,366$11,463
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02317$459,378$63,024
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18017$93,838$15,784
COPD, with major complications 19017$54,268$10,955
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29917$88,991$16,454
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45417$580,315$61,424
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48217$109,898$15,192
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy Without Cc/M 54417$50,638$7,510
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25216$355,424$42,608
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc 27716$252,464$41,938
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41916$143,151$14,017
Cellulitis with Mcc 60216$51,967$13,412
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$100,880$13,572
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89616$97,570$19,251
Seizures with Mcc 10015$110,683$18,981
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16415$282,269$24,477
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29215$47,284$8,363
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32615$368,929$47,288
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35615$358,218$49,118
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38815$81,541$13,636
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39015$33,783$5,478
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43515$89,874$17,038
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47215$251,115$28,214
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21614$767,250$96,020
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures Without Intraluminal Device with Mcc 25014$175,818$21,449
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37514$77,357$15,737
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 38614$62,660$9,482
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49414$146,942$18,007
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy Without Cc/Mcc 74314$153,635$12,535
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92014$80,159$10,017
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05413$78,738$14,263
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19913$230,898$16,494
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28213$53,999$7,047
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44113$93,856$19,116
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45513$448,368$44,141
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49213$346,318$37,721
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51613$174,925$21,670
Diabetes, with complications 63813$48,271$9,906
Anemia and blood disorders 81213$52,207$10,093
Coagulation Disorders 81313$90,052$14,444
Psychoses 88513$90,688$13,305
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94813$38,796$7,656
Pneumothorax with Cc 20012$111,377$10,515
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20812$266,896$28,378
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46012$322,122$38,307
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46712$251,094$33,253
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52012$131,603$13,822
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85612$383,462$44,943
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86212$110,449$20,312
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19611$113,099$18,039
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$121,100$17,395
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23311$684,875$157,941
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33611$145,870$23,224
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51711$132,938$16,342
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Mcc or Disc Device or Neurostimulator 51811$220,245$37,466
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66011$97,568$13,002
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Ovarian and Non-Adnexal Malignancy Without Cc/Mcc 74111$214,580$12,694
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89711$68,535$7,971
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91711$115,659$15,456
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96411$165,076$14,529

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