Fracture care
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays cost in California
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), 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 309 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $560 (most listed prices $400–$935).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The walking boot is DME and is often the largest add-on.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), 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 309 providers. Most listed prices: $437–$1,100.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $105
- $124
- $214
- White Memorial Medical CenterOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$27.90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $65.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rady Children's Hospital-San DiegoOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$87.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - $97.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingDoctor fee only$50.50est. $105 totalSource: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Providence Mission Hospital - Mission ViejoOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$133
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tahoe Forest Health SystemOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical CenterOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$157
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Joaquin Community HospitalOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $184
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$184
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$184
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), 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.