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MS-DRG 451
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas median $31,575 · local Medicare $30,191 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| Aetna | $44,667 | 1.5× | 4 |
| Blue Shield of California | $31,339 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Cigna | $103,638 | 3.4× | 5 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $31,339 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Health Net | $31,575 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Alignment | $31,339 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Health Net | $31,339 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Scan | $31,339 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mpmg | $36,532 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prime Healthcare | $31,575 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $33,936 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Scripps Green Hospital median $36,454 · local Medicare $30,191 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| Aetna | $44,667 | 1.5× | 5 |
| Blue Shield of California | $31,301 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Cigna | $103,638 | 3.4× | 5 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $31,301 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Health Net | $36,454 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Mc Alignment | $31,301 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Health Net | $31,301 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Scan | $31,301 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mpmg | $36,532 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prime Healthcare | $36,454 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prospect Med Group | $36,454 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Ucsd | $74,128 | 2.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $59,278 | 2.0× | 6 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital median $36,532 · local Medicare $30,191 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| Aetna | $44,667 | 1.5× | 5 |
| Blue Shield of California | $34,033 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Centivo | $45,226 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Cigna | $103,638 | 3.4× | 5 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $46,224 | 1.5× | 11 |
| Health Net | $36,532 | 1.2× | 2 |
| HealthPartners | $46,224 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Mc Alignment | $34,033 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Mc Health Net | $34,033 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Mc Scan | $34,033 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Mpmg | $36,532 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prime Healthcare | $36,532 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prospect Med Group | $36,532 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Ucsd | $74,128 | 2.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $59,278 | 2.0× | 6 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla median $45,226 · local Medicare $30,191 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| Aetna | $44,667 | 1.5× | 5 |
| Blue Shield of California | $31,200 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Centivo | $45,226 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Cigna | $103,638 | 3.4× | 5 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $46,224 | 1.5× | 11 |
| Health Net | $31,200 | 1.0× | 2 |
| HealthPartners | $46,224 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Mc Alignment | $31,200 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Health Net | $31,200 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Scan | $31,200 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mpmg | $36,532 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prime Healthcare | $53,040 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Prospect Med Group | $54,600 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Ucsd | $74,128 | 2.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $59,278 | 2.0× | 6 |
| Tri-City Medical Center median $46,134 · local Medicare $30,191 · file 2026-05-29 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $47,693 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Health Net | $44,576 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $52,992 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Providence Health Plan | $43,641 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus median $52,190 · local Medicare $30,191 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Health Net | $62,857 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Prospect | $44,036 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Scripps | $52,190 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Palomar Medical Center Poway median $53,196 · local Medicare $30,191 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Health Net | $62,562 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Prospect | $43,829 | 1.5× | 1 |
MS-DRG 450
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla median $51,319 · local Medicare $49,809 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $51,319 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Cigna | $170,984 | 3.4× | 5 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $51,319 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Health Net | $51,319 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Alignment | $51,319 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Health Net | $51,319 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Scan | $51,319 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mpmg | $59,646 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prime Healthcare | $87,243 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Prospect Med Group | $89,809 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $55,483 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Scripps Green Hospital median $55,643 · local Medicare $49,809 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $51,641 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Cigna | $170,984 | 3.4× | 5 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $51,641 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Health Net | $60,144 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Mc Alignment | $51,641 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Health Net | $51,641 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mc Scan | $51,641 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Mpmg | $59,646 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prime Healthcare | $60,144 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prospect Med Group | $60,144 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $55,643 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital median $59,646 · local Medicare $49,809 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| Aetna | $85,670 | 1.7× | 5 |
| Blue Shield of California | $55,523 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Centivo | $74,614 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Cigna | $170,984 | 3.4× | 5 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $76,261 | 1.5× | 11 |
| Health Net | $59,646 | 1.2× | 2 |
| HealthPartners | $76,261 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Mc Alignment | $55,523 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Mc Health Net | $55,523 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Mc Scan | $55,523 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Mpmg | $59,646 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prime Healthcare | $59,646 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Prospect Med Group | $59,646 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Ucsd | $122,298 | 2.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $97,798 | 2.0× | 6 |
| Tri-City Medical Center median $75,342 · local Medicare $49,809 · file 2026-05-29 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $77,887 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Health Net | $72,797 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $86,542 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Providence Health Plan | $71,270 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus median $85,081 · local Medicare $49,809 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Health Net | $102,469 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Prospect | $71,787 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Scripps | $85,081 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Palomar Medical Center Poway median $87,130 · local Medicare $49,809 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Health Net | $102,472 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Prospect | $71,789 | 1.4× | 1 |
Questions
How much does lumbar spinal fusion cost with commercial insurance in San Diego CA?
7 San Diego CA hospitals post usable commercial rates for inpatient stay (MS-DRG 451). The median across hospitals is $45,226; hospital medians range from $31,575 to $53,196. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.