Imaging
CT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection) cost in California
CT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection) 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 274 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,165 (most listed prices $240–$3,598).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceCT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection)Read only$57.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $61.80
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Healthcare - Ojai price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiCT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection)Scan only$72.90
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $81
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $120
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $135
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $135
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Glendora Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $178
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $195
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $203
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Shriners Children's Northern CaliforniaCT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection)Scan only$212
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Shriners Children's Northern California 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.