Dental
Core buildup for crown, including pins if needed cost in California
Compare cash prices for core buildup for crown, including pins if needed at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 30 hospital and 8 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $291 (most listed prices $99.80–$1,348).
Cheapest in California
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncCore buildup for crown, including pins if neededFacility fee only$34.93
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $84.83
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $94.81
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $99.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterCore buildup for crown, including pins if neededFacility fee only$130
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiCore buildup for crown, including pins if neededFacility fee only$135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $168
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $175
In-House Plan members only: $299/year ages 14+; $175/year ages 2–13. Cannot combine with promotions, other dental plans or dental insurance.
Source: encinitasallsmilesdental.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $185
$185–$228 for core build-up with a crown; for patients without insurance.
Source: karimidentallb.com · checked Oct 2026 - $225
Requires annual membership: $199 individual, $299 couple, $399 family of 3, or $499 family of 4; membership lasts 365 days from purchase.
Source: carmichaeldds.com · checked Oct 2026 - $229
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Plumas District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.