Procedures
Central line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imaging cost in California
Central line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imaging 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 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $11,104 (most listed prices $6,394–$24,127).
Cheapest in California
- Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalCentral line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$656
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCentral line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$3,965
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - El Camino Hospital (Los Gatos)Central line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$6,291
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: El Camino Hospital (Los Gatos) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalCentral line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$10,387
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence St Joseph Hospital OrangeCentral line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$14,324
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange price file · checked Oct 2026 - John Muir Health Concord Medical CenterCentral line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$15,395
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: John Muir Health Concord Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical CenterCentral line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$15,395
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Riverside University Health System previously known as Riverside County Regional Medical CenterCentral line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$16,229
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Riverside University Health System previously know price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Huntington HospitalCentral line placement through blocked vein, two-sided approach, with imagingScan only$27,998
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.