Fracture care
Broken ankle, both sides (bimalleolar), closed reduction, incl. x-rays and sedation cost in California
Broken ankle, both sides (bimalleolar), closed reduction, incl. x-rays and sedation 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 308 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,011 (most listed prices $814–$1,679).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The usual definitive care is ORIF (27814), which is a separate surgical bundle.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Broken ankle, both sides (bimalleolar), closed reduction, incl. x-rays and sedation
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + 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 308 providers. Most listed prices: $864–$1,851.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $111
- $173
- $530
- Mountain Communities Healthcare DistrictClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$408est. $173 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountain Communities Healthcare District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Pioneers Memorial HospitalClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$191
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- San Joaquin Community HospitalClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$231
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Adventist Medical CenterClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$248
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $260
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sonora Community HospitalClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$262
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health TulareClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$293
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$293
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$293
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - White Memorial Medical CenterClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$298
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ukiah Adventist HospitalClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$308
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalClosed treatment of broken ankle (both sides) with manipulationFacility fee only$375
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital 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.