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Bupivacaine injection, up to 30 mL cost in California
Bupivacaine injection, up to 30 mL 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 26 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $9.45 (most listed prices $1.80–$44.25).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceBupivacaine injection, up to 30 mLFacility fee only$1
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PR INJECTION, BUPIVICAINE HYDRO
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1.52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, BUPIVICAINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 30 ML
- $8.82
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, BUPIVICAINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 30 ML
Source: Glenn Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, BUPIVICAINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 30 ML
Source: Coalinga Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.91
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, BUPIVICAINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 30 ML
Source: Orchard Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $27.30
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MARCAINE .25% 10ML
Source: Patients' Hospital of Redding price file · checked Oct 2026 - $33.68
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Sensorcaine: 25 Vial, Multi-Dose In 1 Tray (63323-463-57) /
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - $37.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: BUPIVACAINE HCL 0.5 % IJ SOLN
Source: California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness CampusBupivacaine injection, up to 30 mLFacility fee only$37.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: BUPIVACAINE HCL (PF) 0.25 % IJ SOLN
Source: California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $37.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: BUPIVACAINE HCL 0.5 % IJ SOLN
Source: Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz price file · checked Oct 2026 - $37.50
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: BUPIVACAINE HCL 0.25 % IJ SOLN
Source: Sutter Roseville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $45
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, BUPIVICAINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 30 ML
Source: Chinese 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.