Pain management - nerve blocks
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included) cost in California
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included) 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 148 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,227 (most listed prices $352–$3,923).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Most often performed by the anesthesia group for post-op pain control as part of a shoulder or arm surgery. In that case it is an extra line on the surgery bundle, not a standalone purchase. The continuous catheter version (64416) is a different service.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included)
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 148 providers. Most listed prices: $732–$7,924.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $63.72
- $70.80
- $126
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingRead only$26.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingAll-in$63.72
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $70.80
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $126
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Catalina Island Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $129Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $156
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161Source: Banner Lassen Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingRead only$204
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $210
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $211
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$140est. $313 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $357
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Seneca Healthcare District price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included)
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.