Fracture care
Broken shinbone (tibia shaft), closed reduction with casting, incl. x-rays and sedation cost in California
Broken shinbone (tibia shaft), closed reduction with casting, 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 301 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,221 (most listed prices $1,005–$1,978).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Intramedullary nailing (27759) is the common alternative and is a separate surgical bundle.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Broken shinbone (tibia shaft), closed reduction with casting, 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 301 providers. Most listed prices: $1,069–$2,100.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $111
- $173
- $528
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationDoctor fee only$109est. $111 totalSource: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Rady Children's Hospital-San DiegoClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mountain Communities Healthcare DistrictClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$416est. $173 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountain Communities Healthcare District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Madera Community HospitalClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$241
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Madera Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Joaquin Community HospitalClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$262
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Adventist Medical CenterClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$281
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayers Memorial Hospital DistrictClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$287
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayers Memorial Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Helena HospitalClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$294
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sonora Community HospitalClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$297
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Gorgonio Memorial HospitalClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$311
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health TulareClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$332
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalClosed treatment of shinbone (tibia) shaft fracture, with manipulationFacility fee only$332
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community 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.