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Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 · (619) 543-6222

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - OtherEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$24what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$424.6Mnet income, all sources
5.9%margin on patient care alone
$40.7Mcost of charity care (1.1% of costs)
$47.4Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
840beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

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 871585$143,869$35,921
Heart failure, with major complications 291237$100,370$25,704
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698131$106,665$29,884
Sepsis 872129$74,444$19,828
Lung infection, with major complications 177118$109,529$29,862
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27479$80,840$42,373
Stroke, with major complications 06473$155,385$35,598
Bowel surgery, with complications 33073$188,617$36,662
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69972$69,265$19,181
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85371$438,442$103,186
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31469$138,950$40,664
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16468$142,173$36,683
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26767$173,345$62,533
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02566$325,022$69,891
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37766$108,707$29,051
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48166$156,812$31,743
Kidney failure, with complications 68366$59,115$17,041
Respiratory failure 18965$118,952$25,445
Pneumonia, with major complications 19364$91,147$23,035
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37864$63,119$17,497
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60363$51,717$17,295
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28662$153,353$39,875
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32961$368,020$76,631
Kidney failure, with major complications 68261$102,754$26,635
Heart attack, with major complications 28059$122,930$28,535
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64157$56,377$18,362
Urinary tract infection 69057$51,192$15,502
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06554$81,593$18,869
Hip or knee replacement 47052$122,076$28,202
Stomach and digestive disorders 39251$52,115$15,059
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64049$98,573$24,205
Heart stent 32247$95,602$26,804
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45445$451,322$94,250
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16343$432,560$93,200
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21943$400,313$109,151
Heart catheterization 28742$83,109$19,316
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18041$145,235$34,695
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48041$235,542$47,550
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87039$442,482$104,320
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25238$238,332$59,033
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32137$154,561$49,030
Back problems (no surgery) 55237$74,070$17,453
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68937$71,131$21,222
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39336$134,432$33,531
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44136$112,657$30,743
Lung infection, with complications 17835$103,536$24,000
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00334$1,320,251$340,130
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05634$173,188$44,509
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20533$167,677$38,903
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37433$164,968$40,474
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38933$56,405$15,928
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40633$175,957$44,216
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84033$282,186$65,020
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91933$148,590$37,343
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27032$413,917$93,488
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30932$54,639$14,110
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30831$79,565$21,141
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43531$120,295$30,050
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 45331$708,006$152,192
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66031$123,632$30,010
Seizures 10130$57,700$16,447
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32730$169,343$39,747
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39130$96,111$25,966
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00129$1,414,593$433,480
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05429$174,126$32,385
Pneumonia, with complications 19429$49,118$14,584
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52228$145,607$36,702
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64328$103,082$29,140
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23527$355,491$89,460
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31527$55,105$16,771
Other digestive problems, with complications 39427$64,828$17,792
Kidney Transplant 65227$301,581$42,972
Anemia and blood disorders 81227$63,757$17,886
COPD, with major complications 19026$117,735$21,578
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46726$222,706$46,838
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98126$267,400$72,229
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16625$228,649$64,154
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20825$225,837$43,302
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86225$114,408$33,018
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01824$1,973,835$470,916
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09124$121,242$29,084
Seizures with Mcc 10024$143,791$34,652
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02323$318,216$84,514
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32623$445,972$108,662
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38823$110,862$31,325
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44423$99,568$27,819
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51623$146,493$33,178
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02722$184,717$35,687
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19622$176,363$38,155
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43222$193,378$51,323
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83422$384,398$108,170
Hiv with Major Related Condition with Mcc 97422$170,240$47,557
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 00521$729,919$158,076
Heart attack, with complications 28121$64,233$16,384
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29921$173,195$36,485
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54221$167,024$38,747
Diabetes, with complications 63821$78,224$19,474
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65921$267,108$55,838
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08320$120,324$22,686
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44520$74,467$18,461
Cellulitis with Mcc 60220$72,750$25,264
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64420$76,633$19,226
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92020$66,466$18,489
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04119$147,005$34,691
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22919$157,727$46,357
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45519$307,311$62,378
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65719$173,206$27,637
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02618$184,978$39,925
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22818$352,062$84,557
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30018$74,685$23,599
Fainting 31218$53,397$14,802
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37118$93,487$27,674
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46018$271,064$55,292
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49318$167,489$36,209
Diabetes, with major complications 63718$79,472$25,492
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84718$65,557$21,807
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90718$274,244$64,938
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05717$73,337$23,976
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17517$119,224$27,040
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23317$515,811$117,869
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26617$338,473$93,237
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39017$45,440$11,872
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44217$66,305$17,377
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46417$240,302$47,604
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47217$222,955$44,640
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51917$142,610$28,589
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$133,489$33,286
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89717$56,007$15,098
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26916$221,395$55,441
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37216$74,817$21,442
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43916$62,059$16,508
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54316$123,954$25,609
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81116$155,581$37,435
Coagulation Disorders 81316$68,017$23,742
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00415$783,255$184,576
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08615$142,612$25,880
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09215$49,008$17,403
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19115$85,262$18,021
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 54515$122,777$40,020
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84115$155,114$31,225
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$168,624$44,435
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91715$129,317$30,033
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20714$462,652$103,572
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23914$245,859$68,738
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25314$172,891$39,906
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35614$340,286$84,344
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37514$76,744$19,363
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45614$700,565$137,792
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55114$124,666$31,837
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56314$60,743$14,769
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65014$328,630$62,775
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06913$57,278$14,548
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07113$90,380$20,827
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07413$114,351$19,620
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17613$55,345$14,335
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27113$194,082$49,230
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29213$53,793$15,949
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38013$86,484$29,580
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40513$591,614$141,945
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52113$278,107$51,765
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65413$313,638$52,606
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89613$104,928$29,768
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98713$212,743$60,856
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02012$348,353$122,009
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07012$115,525$30,443
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08212$154,456$33,829
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08512$154,485$35,722
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18312$160,273$28,357
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20612$92,527$17,274
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33612$149,338$34,825
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43312$89,582$21,340
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43812$82,408$27,621
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53612$45,485$14,261
Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with Mc 84312$144,121$40,277
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84612$144,891$47,854
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90812$219,367$37,787
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02411$237,845$51,697
Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Mcc 03111$270,952$67,019
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43611$87,008$20,751
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46811$153,552$33,590
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 56211$103,571$26,635
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 73711$127,010$29,074
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with Cc/Mcc 74211$138,192$28,474
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85611$541,194$134,133
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85711$193,203$41,374

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