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Every commercial insurer rate these hospitals posted, as a dollar amount and as a multiple of the hospital's own Medicare base rate.
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CPT 42826
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Green Hospital median $4,264 · local Medicare $4,264 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| UnitedHealthcare | $4,264 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital median $4,264 · local Medicare $4,264 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| UnitedHealthcare | $4,264 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla median $4,264 · local Medicare $4,264 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| UnitedHealthcare | $4,264 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas median $4,264 · local Medicare $4,264 · file 2026-03-30 | |||
| UnitedHealthcare | $4,264 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Tri-City Medical Center median $5,452 · local Medicare $4,264 · file 2026-05-29 | |||
| Aetna | $6,640 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $3,196 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $6,737 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $4,264 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr median $13,704 · local Medicare $4,264 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $14,672 | 3.4× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $12,735 | 3.0× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $31,410 | 7.4× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4,121 | 1.0× | 5 |
Questions
How much does tonsillectomy (age 12+) cost with commercial insurance in San Diego CA?
6 San Diego CA hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 42826, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $4,264; hospital medians range from $4,264 to $13,704. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.