Billing Estimates

Get a better understanding of your services and health care costs provided at Scripps with a patient estimate

Get a better understanding of your services and health care costs provided at Scripps with a patient estimate

Estimated medical costs help you understand the health insurance billing process. A billing estimate also provides price transparency, so you know about associated costs before receiving care. All shoppable services rates apply to all Scripps hospitals and Scripps Clinic locations. Fee schedules are updated at the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1.

Use MyScripps to get an estimate

We’ve made it easy to receive a patient estimate through our care cost estimator on MyScripps. Simply sign up or log in to use your insurance information on file and quickly find out your out-of-pocket costs for certain procedures or tests. All your finalized estimates are available to you in MyScripps.


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Get an estimate without a MyScripps account

Don’t have a MyScripps account but still want to find out your estimated costs for a medical procedure? Quickly get a guest billing estimate for certain services by clicking the button below. You will be able to email or print your guest estimate.


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Not seeing the estimate you’re looking for?

This tool can be used to estimate costs for frequently used hospital services. If you start an estimate but don’t see the outpatient visit, procedure or test you need, Scripps is here to help. We have support representatives standing by to get your questions answered in a timely manner and help you access your medical estimate. Call us at 858-927-7260. 

FAQs about billing estimates

What is a billing estimate?

A billing estimate is a medical bill calculator that gives you a ballpark estimate of medical costs. Since prices vary widely depending on the specific medical services you may need, a billing estimate helps you better understand and prepare for your payment, including zero interest payment plans. It also can help you decide if you may need financial assistance to pay your bill. 


Please note, actual costs may vary based on your medical needs during the procedure or test. The estimate is not a guarantee.

What services are included in my estimate?

A billing estimate includes the anticipated cost for hospital services related to your care. This may include equipment use, supplies, medications, nursing care and any services provided by hospital staff inside of the hospital. 


Please note, charges for Scripps' physicians providing you with services related to your hospital stay or visit may be included in your billing estimate.


You will be billed separately for outside physician services, such as fees related to specialists, anesthesiologists, pathologists and radiologists.


Service may require a prior authorization. If you have additional questions about the status of your referral, please contact your provider.


If you are looking for an estimate for an outpatient visit, procedure or test, Scripps is here to help. Call us at 858-927-7260. 

How are discounts applied to an estimate?

Scripps is committed to providing patients with choices to assist them in meeting their financial obligations. Scripps offers multiple payment options:

  • Pre-service self-pay estimate discount is 75% of total billed hospital charges only
  • If services are not paid prior to discharge, the hospital amount due will be adjusted to reflect the post-service self-pay discount of 50% of billed charges
  • Scripps' physicians offer a self-pay discount separate from the hospital discount


If you have questions, please contact our estimate representatives at 858-927-7260.

How much will I owe after insurance?

Your out-of-pocket liability is captured from your eligibility and benefits at the time the estimate is created based on your insurance response. This depends on your insurance plan. Since insurance coverage varies from plan to plan, it’s important to contact your insurance company directly to find out the specifics of your plan. You may want to ask about your possible deductible, copay, coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximum. Before you call your insurance company, you may want to ask your physician’s office for the procedure code.

How long is my estimate good for?

Professional estimates will expire 30 days after the creation date, if not used, or 30 days after services were provided. The creation date will be listed on your estimate.


Also, it may depend on when your test or procedure occurs. Each year, some national billing codes may change, which can affect the cost of care at Scripps Health in San Diego.