Imaging
Brain artery Doppler bubble study for shunt detection, complete cost in California
Brain artery Doppler bubble study for shunt detection, complete 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 34 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $484 (most listed prices $78.60–$1,116).
Cheapest in California
- $47.60
The radiologist read is billed separately. +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $186
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalBrain artery Doppler bubble study for shunt detection, completeScan only$305
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoBrain artery Doppler bubble study for shunt detection, completeScan only$391
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterBrain artery Doppler bubble study for shunt detection, completeScan only$864
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sutter Medical Center SacramentoBrain artery Doppler bubble study for shunt detection, completeScan only$2,235
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sutter Medical Center Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - MemorialCare Long Beach Medical CenterBrain artery Doppler bubble study for shunt detection, completeScan only$2,244
The radiologist read is billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,373
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eden Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,373
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mills Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,724
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.