Procedures
Bladder drainage by needle or catheter through skin cost in California
Bladder drainage by needle or catheter through skin usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 96 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,078 (most listed prices $138–$4,228).
Cheapest in California
- $51.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Mendocino CoastBladder drainage by needle or catheter through skinFacility fee only$113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterBladder drainage by needle or catheter through skinFacility fee only$224
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $354
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical CenterBladder drainage by needle or catheter through skinFacility fee only$412
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San PedroBladder drainage by needle or catheter through skinFacility fee only$466
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center TorranceBladder drainage by needle or catheter through skinFacility fee only$466
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torra price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Holy Cross Medical CenterBladder drainage by needle or catheter through skinFacility fee only$516
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $527
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $529
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. John's Camarillo Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. John's Regional Medical CenterBladder drainage by needle or catheter through skinFacility fee only$558
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. John's Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence St Joseph Hospital OrangeBladder drainage by needle or catheter through skinFacility fee only$566
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.