Fracture care
Broken foot bone (metatarsal), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays cost in California
Broken foot bone (metatarsal), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays 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 312 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $418 (most listed prices $268–$783).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Podiatry and urgent care clinics often quote visit + x-ray + boot together.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Broken foot bone (metatarsal), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
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 312 providers. Most listed prices: $303–$921.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $105
- $123
- $212
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachFacility fee only$37.10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rady Children's Hospital-San DiegoFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachFacility fee only$42.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tahoe Forest Health SystemFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachFacility fee only$59
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $59.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $65.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachDoctor fee only$35est. $105 totalSource: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- San Joaquin Community HospitalFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachFacility fee only$114
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Adventist Medical CenterFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachFacility fee only$123
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $145
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachFacility fee only$145
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachFacility fee only$145
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - White Memorial Medical CenterFoot (metatarsal) fracture care without realignment, eachFacility fee only$147
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Broken foot bone (metatarsal), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
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.