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Healthcare Procedure Costs in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD

Medicare physician fees in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD (CA) are 6% above the national average. This area has a cost index of 1.06, covering 500 billable procedures.

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Procedure Costs in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD

ProcedureCategoryFee HereNational AvgDifference
Acute Traumatic Diaphragm RepairSurgery$5,254$5,379 -2%
Liver TransplantSurgery$5,058$5,064 —
Transplantation Heart Or LungSurgery$4,566$4,629 -1%
Partial Esophagus RemovalSurgery$4,495$4,601 -2%
Heart TransplantSurgery$4,469$4,539 -2%
Umbilical Hernia RepairSurgery$4,426$4,513 -2%
Brain Aneurysm Repair (Supraclinoid)Surgery$4,247$4,394 -3%
Transoral Skull Base Surgery (Intradural)Surgery$4,242$4,215 +1%
Double Lung TransplantSurgery$4,184$4,260 -2%
Partial Esophagus RemovalSurgery$4,118$4,196 -2%
Esophagus Removal No ReconSurgery$4,030$4,120 -2%
Donor Right Lobe Liver RemovalSurgery$3,992$4,005 —
Total Esophagus ReconSurgery$3,978$4,051 -2%
Cloacal Anomaly Repair (Complex)Surgery$3,918$3,943 -1%
Brain Aneurysm Repair (Vertebral-Basilar)Surgery$3,898$4,024 -3%
Pulmonary Artery RepairSurgery$3,794$3,873 -2%
Complex Supratentorial AVMSurgery$3,762$3,902 -4%
Brain Vessel SurgerySurgery$3,721$3,837 -3%
Heart Wound Repair (With Bypass)Surgery$3,701$3,786 -2%
Cloacal Anomaly Repair (Colostomy)Surgery$3,631$3,647 —
Hand ReplantationSurgery$3,551$3,497 +2%
Double Toe-Hand TransferSurgery$3,547$3,443 +3%
Partial Esophagus No ReconSurgery$3,523$3,571 -1%
Esophagectomy w/ MobilizationSurgery$3,441$3,481 -1%
Brain Tumor Removal CPASurgery$3,431$3,517 -2%
Donor Left Lateral Liver RemovalSurgery$3,357$3,362 —
Cloacal Anomaly Repair (No Colostomy)Surgery$3,313$3,321 —
Single Lung TransplantSurgery$3,307$3,344 -1%
Partial Esophagus RemovalSurgery$3,305$3,371 -2%
Ant. Skull Base SurgerySurgery$3,297$3,271 +1%
Esphg Distal 2/3 With Laps MobljSurgery$3,276$3,310 -1%
Removal of Of Lung ExtrapleuralSurgery$3,269$3,311 -1%
Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm RepairSurgery$3,208$3,309 -3%
Removal of Aneurysm SinusSurgery$3,205$3,225 -1%
Toe Joint to Hand TransferSurgery$3,204$3,095 +4%
Esphg Tot With ThrcmSurgery$3,173$3,215 -1%
Intradural Skull Base Lesion ExcisionSurgery$3,172$3,171 —
Intradural Skull Base LesionSurgery$3,155$3,177 -1%
Nikaidoh Proc Withoutstia ImpltSurgery$3,153$3,226 -2%
Brain Aneurysm Repair SimpleSurgery$3,144$3,227 -3%
Total HepatectomySurgery$3,134$3,163 -1%
Replacement A-valve Tlcj Autol PvSurgery$3,131$3,184 -2%
Redo Complex Cardiac AnomalySurgery$3,104$3,175 -2%
Great Toe-Hand TransferSurgery$3,091$2,990 +3%
Aorta Dissection GraftSurgery$3,086$3,149 -2%
Aortic Valve Repl. w/ AnnulusSurgery$3,082$3,133 -2%
Single Toe-Hand TransferSurgery$3,069$2,970 +3%
Mid. Skull Base SurgerySurgery$3,058$3,049 —
Single Lung TransplantSurgery$3,019$3,064 -1%
Partial Esophagus RemovalSurgery$3,018$3,044 -1%
Excision of Of Brain TumorSurgery$3,017$3,084 -2%
Total Liver RemovalSurgery$3,011$3,038 -1%
Brain Tumor Removal CPA TTSurgery$3,006$3,044 -1%
Aortic Valve & Arch Repl.Surgery$2,991$3,030 -1%
Transcondylar Approach Or SkullSurgery$2,974$2,980 —
Forearm ReplantationSurgery$2,970$2,914 +2%
Aortic Arch RepairSurgery$2,956$3,018 -2%
Brain Tumor Removal MidlineSurgery$2,950$3,026 -2%
Esphg Tot With Laps MobljSurgery$2,940$2,960 -1%
Nikaidoh ProcedureSurgery$2,924$2,990 -2%
Aortic Valve Repl. (Konno)Surgery$2,902$2,948 -2%
Transpetrosal Approach Or SkullSurgery$2,894$2,862 +1%
Ant. Skull Base (No Eye)Surgery$2,884$2,846 +1%
Total Pancreas RemovalSurgery$2,880$2,885 —
Extradural Skull Base Lesion ExcisionSurgery$2,870$2,832 +1%
Complex Brain Tumor CPASurgery$2,866$2,948 -3%
Ascending Aortic Graft (Without Valve)Surgery$2,863$2,920 -2%
Tracheoesophageal Fistula RepairSurgery$2,855$2,886 -1%
Rnl Altrnsplj With Rcp NfrctSurgery$2,850$2,814 +1%
Revise Spinal Cord Vsls ThoracicSurgery$2,845$2,919 -3%
Thoracic/Lumbar Spinal Lesion ExcisionSurgery$2,845$2,918 -3%
Surgical Repair of Of Heart DamageSurgery$2,844$2,882 -1%
Infratemporal Approach (Ant/Mid Fossa)Surgery$2,838$2,793 +2%
Tricuspid Valvuloplasty (No Ring)Surgery$2,836$2,880 -2%
Partial Liver Rmv (Multi)Surgery$2,818$2,840 -1%
Sleeve PneumonectomySurgery$2,785$2,840 -2%
Skull Base Lesion ExcisionSurgery$2,775$2,653 +5%
Fuse Liver Ducts And BowelSurgery$2,774$2,807 -1%
Cervical Spinal Lesion ExcisionSurgery$2,772$2,849 -3%
Removal of Brain Lining LesionSurgery$2,767$2,836 -2%
Restore Or Remodel VentricleSurgery$2,764$2,789 -1%
Tongue Jaw And Neck SurgerySurgery$2,759$2,626 +5%
Simple Liver Suture RepairSurgery$2,758$2,783 -1%
Esophagus Recon GastrectomySurgery$2,752$2,773 -1%
Infratemporal Approach (Post Fossa)Surgery$2,747$2,679 +3%
Intradural Infratemporal LesionSurgery$2,742$2,742 —
Bone Or Skin Graft Great ToeSurgery$2,736$2,684 +2%
Removal of Of Pelvis ContentsSurgery$2,735$2,691 +2%
Congenital Esophageal RepairSurgery$2,715$2,723 —
Reconstruct Larynx And PharynxSurgery$2,695$2,567 +5%
Simple Infratentorial AVMSurgery$2,681$2,745 -2%
Total Pancreas No SpleenSurgery$2,670$2,686 -1%
Total Esophagus RemovalSurgery$2,662$2,692 -1%
Large Abdominal Lesion ExcisionSurgery$2,660$2,654 —
Pancreas TransplantSurgery$2,659$2,574 +3%
Brain Tumor Removal OtherSurgery$2,651$2,698 -2%
Open Aortic Valve Repl. (Stentless)Surgery$2,650$2,693 -2%
Spinal Lesion Biopsy/ExcisionSurgery$2,636$2,698 -2%
Bronchial Fistula RepairSurgery$2,618$2,642 -1%
Bone Or Skin Graft Iliac CrestSurgery$2,608$2,553 +2%
Enterectomy With Taper CongSurgery$2,608$2,641 -1%
Mitral Valve ReplacementSurgery$2,607$2,636 -1%
Bone Or Skin Graft MetatarsalSurgery$2,598$2,544 +2%
Thoracic/Lumbar Spinal Lesion BiopsySurgery$2,595$2,654 -2%
Tongue Removal & Neck DissectionSurgery$2,580$2,428 +6%
Resect Or Debride PancreasSurgery$2,576$2,569 —
Foot ReplantationSurgery$2,569$2,506 +2%
Single Ventricle Repair (Aortic Obstruction)Surgery$2,569$2,589 -1%
Removal of Of Larynx And PharynxSurgery$2,558$2,443 +5%
Tricuspid Valve ReplacementSurgery$2,540$2,577 -1%
Pelvic ExenterationSurgery$2,535$2,495 +2%
Resect Hip Tum With Innom BoneSurgery$2,532$2,495 +1%
Open Mitral Valve RepairSurgery$2,530$2,563 -1%
Extradural Skull Base LesionSurgery$2,527$2,505 +1%
Other Vascularized Bone GraftSurgery$2,527$2,440 +4%
CABG (6+ Vein Grafts)Surgery$2,526$2,552 -1%
Metatarsal Bone GraftSurgery$2,526$2,469 +2%
Upper Arm ReplantationSurgery$2,522$2,465 +2%
Removal of Part Of Temporal BoneSurgery$2,521$2,376 +6%
Ascending Aorta Graft & ValveSurgery$2,503$2,549 -2%
Skull Base CSF Leak ExtraduralSurgery$2,502$2,372 +5%
Temporal Lobe Removal w/ ECoGSurgery$2,487$2,557 -3%
Cervical Spine Lesion ExcisionSurgery$2,483$2,537 -2%
Attempted VBACSurgery$2,480$2,513 -1%
Rcnst Mdfc Lfrtiii Advm With ISurgery$2,472$2,405 +3%
C-Section OnlySurgery$2,459$2,486 -1%
Thoracic Spine Lesion ExcisionSurgery$2,456$2,507 -2%
Aneurysm Repair w/ BypassSurgery$2,456$2,514 -2%
Facial Nerve GraftSurgery$2,455$2,376 +3%
Intradural Anterior Fossa LesionSurgery$2,454$2,413 +2%
EC-IC Arterial BypassSurgery$2,451$2,507 -2%
Breast Reconstruction Free FlapSurgery$2,443$2,381 +3%
Lung Embolism Removal (Bypass)Surgery$2,441$2,467 -1%
CABG (5 Vein Grafts)Surgery$2,439$2,465 -1%
CABG (4+ Arterial Grafts)Surgery$2,439$2,473 -1%
Pituitary Tumor RemovalSurgery$2,438$2,486 -2%
Epilepsy Surgery w/ ECoGSurgery$2,435$2,492 -2%
Removal of Of Heart LesionSurgery$2,435$2,468 -1%
Crnec Treph Excision Mngioma SttlSurgery$2,426$2,476 -2%
Iliac Crest Bone GraftSurgery$2,419$2,367 +2%
Esophagus & Trachea RepairSurgery$2,417$2,427 —
Aneurysm Repair w/ Bypass & CEASurgery$2,407$2,463 -2%
High Imperforate Anus RepairSurgery$2,406$2,387 +1%
Bone Or Skin Graft MicrovascSurgery$2,395$2,334 +3%
Removal of Vert Idrl Body ThoracicSurgery$2,384$2,432 -2%
Extended Aural Glomus Tumor ExcisionSurgery$2,379$2,246 +6%
Transoral Skull Base Surgery (Extradural)Surgery$2,371$2,425 -2%
Open Aortic Valve Repl. (All)Surgery$2,366$2,396 -1%
Fibula Bone GraftSurgery$2,347$2,279 +3%
Remov Vert Idrl Body ThrclmbrSurgery$2,346$2,392 -2%
Total Esophagus RemovalSurgery$2,330$2,348 -1%
Total LaryngectomySurgery$2,328$2,227 +5%
Skull Base Deformity ExtraduralSurgery$2,325$2,230 +4%
Skull Reshaping (Multiple)Surgery$2,325$2,355 -1%
Rnl Altrnsplj Without Rcp NfrctSurgery$2,320$2,305 +1%
VBAC DeliverySurgery$2,313$2,342 -1%
Temporal Lobe Removal w/o ECoGSurgery$2,303$2,367 -3%
Complex Brain Lesion RemovalSurgery$2,302$2,345 -2%
PericardiectomySurgery$2,295$2,323 -1%
Lumbar/Sacral Intradural LesionSurgery$2,289$2,337 -2%
Rcnst Mdfc Lfrtiii Advm Without ISurgery$2,287$2,221 +3%
CABG (4 Vein Grafts)Surgery$2,286$2,315 -1%
Bile Duct-Intestine ConnectSurgery$2,283$2,295 -1%
Resect Hip Tum Including AcetabulSurgery$2,282$2,244 +2%
Thoracic Spine OsteotomySurgery$2,281$2,297 -1%
Enterectomy Without Taper CongSurgery$2,275$2,297 -1%
Brain Decompression SurgerySurgery$2,275$2,315 -2%
CABG (3 Arterial Grafts)Surgery$2,269$2,297 -1%
Tricuspid Valvuloplasty (With Ring)Surgery$2,260$2,284 -1%
Open Mitral Valve Repl.Surgery$2,258$2,285 -1%
Transtemporal Approach Or SkullSurgery$2,258$2,197 +3%
Crnec Or Crnot Dcmprv With LobecSurgery$2,256$2,310 -2%
Supraglottic Larynx Removal w/ Neck DissectionSurgery$2,254$2,129 +6%
Lumbar Disc RevisionSurgery$2,253$2,279 -1%
Extensive KyphectomySurgery$2,253$2,213 +2%
Removal of Vert Idrl Body CervicalSurgery$2,252$2,293 -2%
Thoracic Spine DecompressionSurgery$2,251$2,276 -1%
Total Artificial Heart ImplantSurgery$2,250$2,325 -3%
Non-Temporal Lobe Removal w/ ECoGSurgery$2,246$2,293 -2%
Heart Wound Repair (Without Bypass)Surgery$2,245$2,280 -2%
CABG (3 Vein Grafts)Surgery$2,244$2,270 -1%
Tricuspid Valve ReplacementSurgery$2,241$2,283 -2%
Extensive Spinal FusionSurgery$2,240$2,234 —
Tongue Removal & Neck ReconSurgery$2,237$2,112 +6%
Ascending Aorta GraftSurgery$2,235$2,273 -2%
Complete PneumonectomySurgery$2,226$2,250 -1%
Tricuspid Valve RepairSurgery$2,225$2,255 -1%
Complete Vaginal DeliverySurgery$2,224$2,226 —
Lumbar Spine OsteotomySurgery$2,223$2,226 —
Skull Base CSF Leak RepairSurgery$2,222$2,155 +3%
Cervical Disc RevisionSurgery$2,220$2,260 -2%
Open Mitral Valve Repair (Comm)Surgery$2,218$2,243 -1%
High Imperforate Anus w/ Col.Surgery$2,214$2,188 +1%
Thoracic Vertebra RemovalSurgery$2,212$2,229 -1%
Lumbar/Sacral Extradural LesionSurgery$2,206$2,250 -2%
Lumbar Disc RemovalSurgery$2,206$2,229 -1%
Pharyngeal Repair (Tissue)Surgery$2,201$2,083 +6%
Pituitary Removal (Nasal)Surgery$2,199$2,244 -2%
Pulmonary Artery UnifocalizationSurgery$2,199$2,244 -2%
Abdominal Aorta Repair w/ GraftSurgery$2,198$2,303 -5%
Partial Liver Rmv (One)Surgery$2,183$2,178 —
Complex Infratentorial AVMSurgery$2,182$2,218 -2%
Transcochlear Approach Or SkullSurgery$2,174$2,100 +4%
Lumbar Vertebra RemovalSurgery$2,174$2,185 —
TGA Repair (Jatene Type)Surgery$2,170$2,202 -1%
Large Abdominal Tumor RemovalSurgery$2,166$2,158 —
Total Colectomy w/ IleoanalSurgery$2,163$2,158 —
TGA Repair (Atrial Switch & VSD)Surgery$2,153$2,198 -2%
Crnec Treph Excision Brn Tum SttlSurgery$2,153$2,172 -1%
Sleeve LobectomySurgery$2,151$2,187 -2%
Removal of Bladder Or Create PouchSurgery$2,145$2,099 +2%
AmygdalohippocampectomySurgery$2,142$2,184 -2%
Unilateral Total Eye Repos FixSurgery$2,137$2,031 +5%
Pulmonary Valve ReplacementSurgery$2,137$2,159 -1%
Removal of Vert Xdrl Body ThoracicSurgery$2,127$2,160 -2%
Artery Bypass Graft AortbifemoralSurgery$2,125$2,228 -5%
Portacaval ShuntSurgery$2,123$2,148 -1%
Splice Spleen Or Kidney VeinsSurgery$2,123$2,148 -1%
Esophageal Reflux RepairSurgery$2,116$2,132 -1%
Pancreatic Cyst DrainageSurgery$2,115$2,139 -1%
High Imperforate Anus (No C)Surgery$2,112$2,083 +1%
Total Gastrectomy w/ PouchSurgery$2,112$2,140 -1%
Open Aortic Valve Repl. (Pro)Surgery$2,112$2,137 -1%
TGA Repair (Atrial Switch & Band)Surgery$2,107$2,154 -2%
Removal of Vert Xdrl Body ThrlmbSurgery$2,104$2,137 -2%
Colectomy With Neo-rectum PouchSurgery$2,104$2,102 —
Rcnst Supr-lat Orb Rm And Low FhdSurgery$2,103$2,100 —
Simple Dural AVM SurgerySurgery$2,099$2,134 -2%
Removal of Of Brain AbscessSurgery$2,095$2,133 -2%
Removal of Of Pelvic StructuresSurgery$2,094$2,050 +2%
Rectovaginal Fistula RepairSurgery$2,089$2,087 —
TGA Repair (Atrial Switch & Obstruction)Surgery$2,087$2,137 -2%
Crnec Sopl Crv Lam DecompressionSurgery$2,086$2,123 -2%
Non-Temporal Lobe Removal w/o ECoGSurgery$2,086$2,124 -2%
Total Gastrectomy w/ Roux-en-YSurgery$2,085$2,102 -1%
Partial HemispherectomySurgery$2,083$2,120 -2%
Bile Duct-Intestine w/ GBSurgery$2,083$2,088 —
Surgical Repair of Arterial TrunkSurgery$2,082$2,119 -2%
Total GlossectomySurgery$2,078$1,952 +6%
Cranial Recon (Non-Vasc G)Surgery$2,076$2,017 +3%
Removal of Of TongueSurgery$2,067$1,937 +7%
Corpus CallosotomySurgery$2,063$2,099 -2%
Colectomy With Ileoanal AnastSurgery$2,056$2,052 —
CABG 2 Arterial GraftsSurgery$2,050$2,071 -1%
Removal of Brain Tumor With ScopeSurgery$2,050$2,070 -1%
Replace Vad Intra With BpSurgery$2,050$2,108 -3%
Supraglottic Larynx Removal w/o Neck DissectionSurgery$2,049$1,931 +6%
Crnec Or Crnot Drg Icr Abs IttlSurgery$2,045$2,080 -2%
Cervical Spine Lesion BxSurgery$2,045$2,073 -1%
Partial Glossectomy & Neck DissectionSurgery$2,045$1,926 +6%
Kidney AutotransplantationSurgery$2,042$1,989 +3%
Throat & Larynx Rmv w/ RNDSurgery$2,041$1,940 +5%
Aneurysm Repair w/ Bypass, CEA & ICASurgery$2,039$2,084 -2%
Artery Bypass Graft Aortobi-iliacSurgery$2,033$2,129 -5%
Thoracic Spine Lesion BxSurgery$2,029$2,057 -1%
Free Muscle/Skin FlapSurgery$2,028$1,972 +3%
Total Colectomy w/ IleostomySurgery$2,027$2,021 —
Anterior Spinal Fusion 8+ SegmentsSurgery$2,027$1,981 +2%
Caval-Mesenteric ShuntSurgery$2,027$2,049 -1%
Sacral Tumor ExcisionSurgery$2,025$2,013 +1%
Crnec Sopl Sctj 1+crnl NerveSurgery$2,024$2,058 -2%
Radical Hysterectomy & DebulkingSurgery$2,024$2,005 +1%
Open Pulmonary Valve RepairSurgery$2,022$2,048 -1%
Free Skin FlapSurgery$2,011$1,955 +3%
Single Ventricle Repair (Pulmonary Obstruction)Surgery$2,009$2,034 -1%
Free Fascial FlapSurgery$2,007$1,951 +3%
L5-S1 Presacral Spinal FusionSurgery$2,006$2,018 -1%
Rcnst Bfrnt Sp Orb Rm And Low FhdSurgery$2,006$1,942 +3%
Brain Cyst RemovalSurgery$2,005$2,038 -2%
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty RemovalSurgery$2,003$2,031 -1%
Lap Colectomy With ProctectomySurgery$2,001$1,937 +3%
Lap Removal Rectum With PouchSurgery$2,001$1,952 +3%
Cervical Extradural Lesion ExcisionSurgery$2,000$2,033 -2%
Extradural Infratemporal LesionSurgery$2,000$1,922 +4%
Extradural Anterior Fossa LesionSurgery$1,996$1,924 +4%
Crnec Or Crnot Ittl NtracereblrSurgery$1,995$2,027 -2%
Thoracic Extradural LesionSurgery$1,992$2,022 -2%
Liver/Bile Duct IncisionSurgery$1,990$2,003 -1%
Antero-Latero-Vertical Larynx RemovalSurgery$1,989$1,867 +7%
CABG 2 Vein GraftsSurgery$1,985$2,005 -1%
Bladder Removal w/ Ileal C.Surgery$1,985$1,945 +2%
Evasc Repair A-biiliac RptSurgery$1,977$2,061 -4%
Brain Hematoma EvacuationSurgery$1,975$2,015 -2%
Renoportal ShuntSurgery$1,973$1,996 -1%
Aortic Valve & Annulus Enl.Surgery$1,973$2,007 -2%
TGA Repair with VSD EnlargementSurgery$1,969$2,015 -2%
Partial Colectomy w/ ColostomySurgery$1,969$1,952 +1%
Posterior Fossa DecompressionSurgery$1,968$2,000 -2%
Posterior Spinal Fusion 7-12 SegmentsSurgery$1,960$1,946 +1%
Total Colectomy w/ IleostomySurgery$1,957$1,930 +1%
Kyphectomy 1-2 SegmentsSurgery$1,955$1,921 +2%
Low Imperforate Anus RepairSurgery$1,951$1,917 +2%
Proximal Splenorenal ShuntSurgery$1,950$1,971 -1%
Partial Stomach Removal PouchSurgery$1,949$1,972 -1%
Breast Recon TRAM FlapSurgery$1,948$1,896 +3%
C1-C2 Transoral Spinal FusionSurgery$1,944$1,953 —
Crnec Sopl Xpl/dcmpr Crl NerveSurgery$1,944$1,973 -1%
Horizontal Partial Larynx RemovalSurgery$1,943$1,822 +7%
Crnec Or Crnot Expl InfratntorlSurgery$1,941$1,970 -1%
Removal of Inner Ear LesionSurgery$1,937$1,852 +5%
Crnec Or Crnot Sttl IcereSurgery$1,936$1,957 -1%
Evasc Repair A-unilac Ndgft RptSurgery$1,936$2,029 -5%
Bilateral Total Eye ReposSurgery$1,935$1,830 +6%
Intracardiac Tumor ExcisionSurgery$1,934$1,961 -1%
TGA Repair without VSD EnlargementSurgery$1,932$1,969 -2%
Cl Mult Vsd With Rem Pul BandSurgery$1,931$1,962 -2%
Expl Orbit With Removal LesionSurgery$1,929$1,967 -2%
Lumbar Spine Lesion BxSurgery$1,926$1,948 -1%
Brain Abscess Excision & DrainageSurgery$1,924$1,953 -1%
LeFort III Midface ReconSurgery$1,924$1,861 +3%
Bladder Cancer RemovalSurgery$1,922$1,878 +2%
Cranial Recon (Synthetic)Surgery$1,916$1,858 +3%
Total Laryngectomy (Neck Dis.)Surgery$1,913$1,815 +5%
Apical Lung Tumor ResectionSurgery$1,911$1,929 -1%
Artery Bypass Graft AortofemoralSurgery$1,909$1,999 -4%
Simple Brain Lesion RemovalSurgery$1,907$1,939 -2%
Pelvic Bone Tumor ResectionSurgery$1,907$1,868 +2%
Intrathoracic Blood Vessel RepairSurgery$1,905$1,917 -1%
Aortic Ventricle Muscle RevisionSurgery$1,895$1,912 -1%
Thumb ReplantationSurgery$1,894$1,850 +2%
Abdominal Aorta Repair (No G)Surgery$1,893$1,965 -4%
TOF Repair with Pulmonary AtresiaSurgery$1,890$1,920 -2%
Aortic Subvalvular RevisionSurgery$1,889$1,914 -1%
Abdominal Aorta & Iliac RepairSurgery$1,887$1,976 -4%
Thumb ReplantationSurgery$1,887$1,845 +2%
Tetralogy of Fallot RepairSurgery$1,887$1,917 -2%
Resect Femur Or Knee TumorSurgery$1,886$1,846 +2%
Complex Craniofacial RepairSurgery$1,884$1,814 +4%
Rsect Hip Tum Including FemurSurgery$1,882$1,843 +2%
Skull Defect ReductionSurgery$1,880$1,916 -2%
Coronary Artery TranslocationSurgery$1,875$1,910 -2%
Abdominal Tumor Excision (10.1-20cm)Surgery$1,874$1,862 +1%
Radical Hysterectomy & DebulkingSurgery$1,874$1,855 +1%
Partial Stomach Removal GJSurgery$1,872$1,885 -1%
Pericardiectomy (Bypass)Surgery$1,870$1,887 -1%
Pulmonary Venous Stenosis RepairSurgery$1,870$1,900 -2%
PAPVC Repair SupracardiacSurgery$1,867$1,888 -1%
Coronary Artery Tunnel RepairSurgery$1,866$1,908 -2%
Sacral Spine Lesion BxSurgery$1,863$1,882 -1%
Close Mult Vsd With ResectionSurgery$1,862$1,892 -2%
Surgical Repair of Modified FontanSurgery$1,862$1,882 -1%
Thoracic Vertebral Tethering <7Surgery$1,855$1,818 +2%
Chest Exploration Post-OpSurgery$1,855$1,880 -1%
Laterovertical Partial Larynx RemovalSurgery$1,852$1,735 +7%
Laparoscopic ProctectomySurgery$1,852$1,808 +2%
Bile Duct Tumor RemovalSurgery$1,851$1,862 -1%
TGA Repair with Baffle & VSD ClosureSurgery$1,847$1,859 -1%
DORV RepairSurgery$1,844$1,873 -2%
Large Myelomeningocele RepairSurgery$1,844$1,849 —
Anterior Spinal Fusion 4-7 SegSurgery$1,844$1,805 +2%
Crnec Treph Excision Brn Abs SttlSurgery$1,842$1,867 -1%
Suboccipital CraniectomySurgery$1,842$1,875 -2%
Removal of Colloid Cyst With ScopeSurgery$1,840$1,863 -1%
Skull Reshaping (Single)Surgery$1,839$1,859 -1%
Tibia Osteotomy w/ FixationSurgery$1,838$1,763 +4%
Lap Partial Colectomy w/CPSurgery$1,834$1,811 +1%
Total MaxillectomySurgery$1,833$1,753 +5%
Lumbar Vertebra Removal (Inst.)Surgery$1,830$1,831 —
Anterovertical Partial Larynx RemovalSurgery$1,829$1,712 +7%
Ablate Atria With Bypass ExtenSurgery$1,827$1,836 —
Duodenal Switch Gastric BypassSurgery$1,827$1,836 —
Total Gastrectomy w/ EESurgery$1,825$1,844 -1%
Removal of And Treat Brain LesionSurgery$1,823$1,856 -2%
Femur Osteotomy w/ FixationSurgery$1,820$1,740 +5%
Removal of Foreign Body BrainSurgery$1,819$1,842 -1%
Lumbar Extradural Lesion RemovalSurgery$1,818$1,838 -1%
Artery Bypass Graft AortoiliacSurgery$1,817$1,901 -4%
Multiple VSD Repair with PA BandSurgery$1,817$1,845 -2%
Thoracic Vertebra Removal (Inst.)Surgery$1,816$1,829 -1%
Breast Recon TRAM FlapSurgery$1,816$1,765 +3%
Crnec Or Crnot Drg Icr Abs SttlSurgery$1,815$1,847 -2%
Treat Odontoid Fracture With GraftSurgery$1,809$1,819 -1%
Crnec Treph Excision Cyst SttlSurgery$1,808$1,831 -1%
CABG Single Vein GraftSurgery$1,807$1,824 -1%
Lap Total Hysterectomy Malig.Surgery$1,807$1,784 +1%
Thoracic Spine OsteotomySurgery$1,799$1,783 +1%
TOF Repair with Transannular PatchSurgery$1,798$1,825 -1%
DORV Repair (Band)Surgery$1,798$1,825 -1%
Revision Open Gstr Rstcv PxSurgery$1,793$1,801 —
VSD Repair without BypassSurgery$1,789$1,828 -2%
Major Revision RhinoplastySurgery$1,787$1,649 +8%
Proximal Humerus Tumor ResectionSurgery$1,787$1,746 +2%
Distal Pancreas & SpleenSurgery$1,784$1,777 —
TOF Repair w/ Pulm AtresiaSurgery$1,783$1,818 -2%
Brain Hematoma EvacuationSurgery$1,776$1,798 -1%
Partial Stomach Removal RouxSurgery$1,774$1,785 -1%
Anterior Spinal Fusion 2-3 SegSurgery$1,773$1,763 +1%
Partial Colectomy (Abd/Transanal)Surgery$1,770$1,768 —
Aortic Graft w/BypassSurgery$1,768$1,778 -1%
Removal of Rectum With ReservoirSurgery$1,767$1,716 +3%
Total Colectomy w/IleostomySurgery$1,767$1,739 +2%
Intermediate AV Canal RepairSurgery$1,765$1,792 -1%
Lap Radical HysterectomySurgery$1,759$1,736 +1%
Complex Aortic Valve RepairSurgery$1,758$1,781 -1%
Bladder Removal w/ DiversionSurgery$1,757$1,720 +2%
Partial Proctectomy (Abdominal/Transsacral)Surgery$1,755$1,704 +3%
TGA Repair w/ Baffle & SubpulmSurgery$1,755$1,776 -1%
Decompression Orbit Only TranscrnlSurgery$1,753$1,772 -1%
CABG Single Arterial GraftSurgery$1,751$1,767 -1%
Pharyngeal RepairSurgery$1,750$1,650 +6%
Thoracic Spinal Fusion (Lat Ext)Surgery$1,749$1,741 —
Closure 1 Vsd With Without PatchSurgery$1,748$1,755 —
Complex Liver Suture RepairSurgery$1,748$1,754 —
Evasc Repair Ta Dplmt Mltpc SystemSurgery$1,747$1,772 -1%
Thoracic Vertebral Tethering RevSurgery$1,746$1,692 +3%
Modified LeFort III ReconSurgery$1,744$1,682 +4%
Incis 1 Vertebral Segment CervicalSurgery$1,744$1,722 +1%
VSD Closure w/ ValvotomySurgery$1,743$1,769 -1%
Open Abdominal DrainageSurgery$1,743$1,756 -1%
TGA Repair w/ Baffle & Band RmvSurgery$1,742$1,756 -1%
Replace Vad Intra Without BpSurgery$1,741$1,790 -3%
Ilio-Mesenteric Bypass GraftSurgery$1,740$1,811 -4%
Removal of Vert Xdrl Body CervicalSurgery$1,738$1,750 -1%
Open AFib Ablation (10+ Lesions)Surgery$1,738$1,750 -1%
Chest Wall Tumor ExcisionSurgery$1,737$1,680 +3%
Removal of Of PancreasSurgery$1,737$1,720 +1%
Revise Total Hip (Both)Surgery$1,735$1,704 +2%
Bladder Removal w/ UreterosigSurgery$1,734$1,692 +2%
Hip Acetabular Fracture Repair w/ScrewSurgery$1,733$1,694 +2%
Insertion Sk-mnt Crnl Nstm Pg/rcvrSurgery$1,731$1,759 -2%
Aortic Arch Repair w/ BypassSurgery$1,727$1,738 -1%
Cervical Extradural Lesion Exc.Surgery$1,726$1,740 -1%
Insertion Intracorporeal DeviceSurgery$1,724$1,777 -3%
Thoracic Vertebral Tethering 8+Surgery$1,724$1,670 +3%
Complete Rectum RemovalSurgery$1,722$1,681 +2%
Thoracic Extradural Lesion Exc.Surgery$1,721$1,736 -1%
VSD Closure w/ Band RemovalSurgery$1,718$1,751 -2%
Facial Nerve DecompressionSurgery$1,718$1,634 +5%
Lap Gastr Bypass Including Smll ISurgery$1,716$1,727 -1%
Partial Colectomy w/ AnastomosisSurgery$1,713$1,700 +1%
Arthrodesis Cmbn 1ntrspc LumbarSurgery$1,712$1,709 —
Transcanal LabyrinthectomySurgery$1,711$1,641 +4%
TGA Repair w/ Atrial BaffleSurgery$1,704$1,712 —
Ileoanal Reservoir ExcisionSurgery$1,703$1,643 +4%
Finger ReplantationSurgery$1,701$1,652 +3%
Aorta-Celiac/Mesenteric BypassSurgery$1,701$1,779 -4%
RV-PA Conduit PlacementSurgery$1,698$1,709 -1%
Open Aortoiliac Prosthesis RepairSurgery$1,695$1,763 -4%
Apical Lung Tumor ResectionSurgery$1,691$1,702 -1%
Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassSurgery$1,691$1,697 —
Complete Rectum RemovalSurgery$1,689$1,649 +2%
Skull Defect Reduction (Graft)Surgery$1,689$1,689 —
Sacral Spinal Cyst DrainageSurgery$1,688$1,706 -1%
Congenital AV Fistula RepairSurgery$1,686$1,697 -1%
Partial Rectum RemovalSurgery$1,686$1,697 -1%
Small Myelomeningocele RepairSurgery$1,683$1,679 —
Thoracic Spinal Decompression (Lateral)Surgery$1,681$1,694 -1%
Atrial Septal Defect RepairSurgery$1,680$1,704 -1%
Resect Hip/pelvis Tum 5 Cm/>Surgery$1,679$1,652 +2%
Pulm Atresia w/ VSD RepairSurgery$1,677$1,699 -1%
Surgical Repair of By EnlargementSurgery$1,676$1,686 -1%
Lam With Cordotomy 1stg ThoracicSurgery$1,675$1,692 -1%
Anastomosis Or Artery-aortaSurgery$1,675$1,686 -1%
Craniotomy for Multiple SuturesSurgery$1,674$1,681 —
Laparo Total Colectomy (Proct.)Surgery$1,671$1,636 +2%
Aortic Outflow Tract ReconSurgery$1,670$1,673 —
Lap Partial Colectomy w/CP & CSurgery$1,669$1,658 +1%
Craniotomy for Single SutureSurgery$1,668$1,686 -1%
Excision of Graft AbdomenSurgery$1,666$1,732 -4%
Cervical Corpectomy (1 Seg)Surgery$1,664$1,668 —
Carinal ReconstructionSurgery$1,663$1,677 -1%
Duodenal ExclusionSurgery$1,662$1,673 -1%
Artery Bypass Graft HepatorenalSurgery$1,661$1,737 -4%
Finger/Toe ReplantationSurgery$1,660$1,611 +3%
Complete Vaginectomy & LymphSurgery$1,658$1,633 +2%
Complete Vaginectomy w/ParavaginalSurgery$1,658$1,633 +2%
Thoracic Spinal Lesion ResectSurgery$1,656$1,666 -1%
Bladder Removal & DiversionSurgery$1,655$1,617 +2%
Open Aortofemor Prosthesis RepairSurgery$1,654$1,729 -4%
Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm RepairSurgery$1,650$1,725 -4%
Thoracoscopic PneumonectomySurgery$1,650$1,668 -1%
Partial Colectomy w/ MucofistulaSurgery$1,648$1,643 —
Aorta/Iliac Aneurysm RepairSurgery$1,647$1,709 -4%
Retrocaval Ureter ReroutingSurgery$1,645$1,607 +2%
Removal of Of Lung LesionSurgery$1,635$1,642 —
Removal of Of Rectum And ColonSurgery$1,635$1,638 —
Odontoid Fracture RepairSurgery$1,632$1,633 —
Aorta-Carotid/Innominate BypassSurgery$1,631$1,643 -1%
Bile Duct Atresia ExplorationSurgery$1,627$1,628 —
Incomplete AV Canal RepairSurgery$1,627$1,649 -1%
Epilepsy Surgery no ECoGSurgery$1,626$1,638 -1%
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureSurgery$1,626$1,634 —
Aorta-Celiac/Mes/Renal BypassSurgery$1,620$1,682 -4%
Anterior Thoracic FusionSurgery$1,618$1,607 +1%
Lap Part Colectomy With StomaSurgery$1,618$1,609 +1%
Lap Gastric Bypass Or Roux-en-ySurgery$1,618$1,626 -1%
Cervical Spinal Lesion RemovalSurgery$1,613$1,622 -1%
Anterior Cervical FusionSurgery$1,612$1,613 —
Removal of Intracorporeal DeviceSurgery$1,608$1,644 -2%
Supracardiac TAPVD RepairSurgery$1,606$1,626 -1%
Crnec Or Crnot Expl SupratntorlSurgery$1,598$1,617 -1%
Removal of Of Cervix RadicalSurgery$1,595$1,641 -3%
Lap Paraesoph Her Repair With MeshSurgery$1,593$1,610 -1%
Coronary Fistula RepairSurgery$1,587$1,612 -2%
Evasc Repair Ilio-iliac RptSurgery$1,584$1,658 -4%
Ilio-Celiac Bypass GraftSurgery$1,578$1,649 -4%
Evasc Repair A-ao Ndgft RptSurgery$1,563$1,636 -4%
Iliac-Renal Vein BypassSurgery$1,545$1,614 -4%
Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm Repair (Visceral)Surgery$1,544$1,612 -4%
Open Aortic Tube Prosthesis RepairSurgery$1,540$1,609 -4%

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FAQ: Healthcare Costs in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD

Is healthcare expensive in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD?

Healthcare costs in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD are 6% above the national average, with a cost index of 1.06. This means physician fees for the same procedure are typically 6% higher here than the national baseline.

What is the most expensive procedure in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD?

The most expensive physician fee in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD is for Surgical Repair of Acute Traumatic Diaphragm Hernia at $5,254, followed by Liver Transplant Surgery at $5,058.

Why do healthcare costs differ in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD?

Prices vary by geography because physician wages, office rent, staff costs, and malpractice insurance all cost different amounts in different areas. In SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, overall medical costs run about 6% above the national average. Individual procedure prices at specific hospitals can vary even more — sometimes by 3-5× within the same city — so always compare cash-pay rates before scheduling.

How many procedures does Medicare cover in SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD?

Medicare covers 500 procedures in the SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD payment area, ranging from $1,540 for Open Aortic Tube Prosthesis Repair to $5,254 for Surgical Repair of Acute Traumatic Diaphragm Hernia.

Important: These figures come from publicly available Medicare fee schedule data and hospital price transparency filings. They are not a quote or guarantee of what you will pay. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan, deductible, facility, and specific clinical circumstances. Always verify costs with your facility and insurance provider before scheduling. This content is for educational purposes only.

Data last updated: June 2026

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