Fracture care
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed reduction (setting), incl. x-rays cost in California
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed reduction (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 305 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $781 (most listed prices $622–$1,201).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
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Cheapest in California
Total price
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed reduction (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 305 providers. Most listed prices: $666–$1,321.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $105
- $124
- $214
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$71.12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationDoctor fee only$86.50est. $105 totalSource: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Mountains Community HospitalClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$185
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountains Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical CenterClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$189
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Joaquin Community HospitalClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$209
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sonora Community HospitalClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$237
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Gorgonio Memorial HospitalClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$244
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Healthcare - VenturaClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$248
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Healthcare - Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospitalClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$250
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationDoctor fee only$251
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - USC Arcadia HospitalClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$252
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health TulareClosed treatment of broken lower fibula (outer ankle) with manipulationFacility fee only$265
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed reduction (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.