Imaging
Bone marrow nuclear scan, limited area cost in California
Bone marrow nuclear scan, limited area is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 140 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $793 (most listed prices $344–$2,074).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Rare study, hospital-based. 78103 (multiple areas) and 78104 (whole body) are sibling codes.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Bone marrow nuclear scan, limited area
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 140 providers. Most listed prices: $457–$2,490.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Adventist Health Mendocino Coast$129Hospital · Fort BraggEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $180
- California Hospital Medical Center$311Hospital · Los AngelesEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $64.68est. $129 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $116est. $180 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $247est. $311 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: California Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $255est. $319 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $263est. $327 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $295est. $359 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $302est. $366 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $308est. $372 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $321est. $385 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St Jude Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $393
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $393
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla price file · checked Oct 2026 - $393
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.