UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
348x
the federal fair-price benchmark
3,596
98 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Centercharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of medication into cavity behind eye | 67500 | $11,200 | $79 | +$11,121 |
| Injection Procedure For X-Ray Imaging Of The Lymphatic System | 38790 | $12,804 | $76 | +$12,728 |
| Application of skin substitute (wound surface great than or equal to 100 sq cm) to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, eye region, genitals, hands, feet, and/or multiple fingers or toes | 15278 | $9,800 | $101 | +$9,699 |
| Insertion Of Catheter Into Each Additional Abdominal, Pelvic Or Leg Artery | 36248 | $9,072 | $112 | +$8,960 |
| Examination Of Common Bile And Pancreatic Duct Using An Endoscope | 43273 | $11,200 | $102 | +$11,098 |
About UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center Pricing
UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center in , CA charges 348x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 98procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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