Bilirubin test cost in San Diego, CA — inpatient
In San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, 17 hospitals list a cash price for bilirubin blood test, total as an inpatient: from $6.05 to $138.25, with a median of $6.43. The lowest listed price is at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and 4 other hospitals — $0.38 less than the median here. Across California, the median is $45.24 at 212 hospitals.
Cash prices at 17 facilities across 10 cities for code 82247, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 30, 2026 and May 29, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego lowest San Diego, CA · (619) 294-8111 HC Bilirubinbody Fluid | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego lowest San Diego, CA · (619) 294-8111 HC Bilirubintotal | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla lowest La Jolla, CA · (858) 626-4123 HC Bilirubinbody Fluid | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Green Hospital lowest La Jolla, CA · (858) 554-3600 HC Bilirubinbody Fluid | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Green Hospital lowest La Jolla, CA · (858) 554-3600 HC Bilirubintotal | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista lowest San Diego, CA · (619) 294-8111 HC Bilirubinbody Fluid | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista lowest San Diego, CA · (619) 294-8111 HC Bilirubintotal | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas lowest Encinitas, CA · (760) 753-6501 HC Bilirubinbody Fluid | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas lowest Encinitas, CA · (760) 753-6501 HC Bilirubintotal | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla lowest La Jolla, CA · (858) 626-4123 HC Bilirubintotal | $6.05 | $24.19 | $1.94–$19.35 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego San Diego, CA · (619) 294-8111 HC Bilirubin Total/Body Fluid/Neonatal | $6.33 | $25.34 | $2.03–$20.27 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA · (858) 554-3600 HC Bilirubin Total/Body Fluid/Neonatal | $6.33 | $25.34 | $2.03–$20.27 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista San Diego, CA · (619) 294-8111 HC Bilirubin Total/Body Fluid/Neonatal | $6.33 | $25.34 | $2.03–$20.27 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla La Jolla, CA · (858) 626-4123 HC Bilirubin Total/Body Fluid/Neonatal | $6.33 | $25.34 | $2.03–$20.27 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Encinitas, CA · (760) 753-6501 HC Bilirubin Total/Body Fluid/Neonatal | $6.33 | $25.34 | $2.03–$20.27 | 75% | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center Coronado, CA · (619) 435-6251 HC BILIRUBIN TOTAL - BILIRUBIN BODY FLUID | $6.43 | $8.58 | $2.55–$8.41 | 25% | — source file |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA · (619) 465-0711 HC BILIRUBIN TOTAL - BILIRUBIN BODY FLUID | $6.43 | $8.58 | $1.29–$7.72 | 25% | — source file |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA · (858) 939-3400 HC BILIRUBIN TOTAL - BILIRUBIN BODY FLUID | $6.43 | $8.58 | $1.29–$6.86 | 25% | — source file |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA · (619) 502-5800 HC BILIRUBIN TOTAL - BILIRUBIN BODY FLUID | $6.43 | $8.58 | $2.55–$8.41 | 25% | — source file |
| UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA · (619) 543-6222 Bilirubin Level | $15.40 | $28.00 | $3.36–$37.80 | 45% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Scripps Nicu-Bilirubinneonatal | $33.00 | $44.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - Clairemont Mesa San Diego, CA · (619) 528-5000 BILIRUBIN TOTAL | $45.24 | $87.00 | $3.00–$10.00 | 48% | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA · (760) 528-6295 BILIRUBIN TOTAL | $45.24 | $87.00 | $3.00–$10.00 | 48% | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - Zion San Diego, CA · (619) 528-5000 BILIRUBIN TOTAL | $45.24 | $87.00 | $3.00–$10.00 | 48% | — source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rsp Indirect Bilirubin | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rsp Neonatal Bilirubin Total 301 | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rsp Bilirubin Total Fluid | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rsp Bilirubin Total 301 | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Bilirubin,Neonatal | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Bilirubin Total | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Scrlj-Bilirubin,Tot Direct | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Scren-Bilirubin Neonatal | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Scmer Hc-Bilirubintotal | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Scmer Cv-Bilirubintotal | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Scripps Nicu-Bilirubintotal | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Scren-Bilirubin Total | $72.00 | $96.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Lab-Total Bilirubin | $94.50 | $126.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Tri-City Medical Center Oceanside, CA · (760) 724-8411 Bilirubin Total | $106.81 | $178.02 | $124.61–$138.68 | 40% | May 29, 2026 source file |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA · (858) 576-1700 Rch Lab-Body Fluid Tot Bilirubin | $108.75 | $145.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center Coronado, CA · (619) 435-6251 HC BILIRUBIN TOTAL - BILIRUBIN TOTAL | $111.75 | $149.00 | $59.60–$119.20 | 25% | — source file |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA · (619) 502-5800 HC BILIRUBIN TOTAL - BILIRUBIN TOTAL | $111.75 | $149.00 | $9.42–$146.02 | 25% | — source file |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA · (858) 939-3400 HC BILIRUBIN TOTAL - BILIRUBIN TOTAL | $111.75 | $149.00 | $41.72–$146.02 | 25% | — source file |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA · (619) 465-0711 HC BILIRUBIN TOTAL - BILIRUBIN TOTAL | $111.75 | $149.00 | $44.25–$119.20 | 25% | — source file |
| Palomar Medical Center Escondido Escondido, CA Bilirubin Total | $138.25 | $230.42 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Palomar Medical Center Escondido Escondido, CA Bilirubin Body Fluid | $138.25 | $230.42 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, CA · (858) 485-6511 Bilirubin Total | $138.25 | $230.42 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, CA · (858) 485-6511 Bilirubin Body Fluid | $138.25 | $230.42 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $6.05, median $6.43, highest $138.25 — a 22.9× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 18 facilities here, median $6.43 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At 11 of 14 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 1 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A total bilirubin test measures bilirubin, a yellow pigment from the breakdown of red blood cells. It is used for yellow skin or eyes (jaundice), liver and gallbladder problems, and in newborns.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
2 rows held back from this comparison
They are priced below $1 or below a tenth of the national median for code 82247 ($42.00). Such a line is almost always a physician's fee billed separately, an assistant's share or a placeholder — a real charge, but not the price of the procedure itself.
| Tri-City Medical Center Oceanside, CABilirubin, Total LC | $2.48 | file |
| Tri-City Medical Center Oceanside, CABilirubin, Total, Neonatal LC | $2.48 | file |