Procedures
CT-guided fine needle biopsy, each additional lesion cost in California
CT-guided fine needle biopsy, each additional lesion 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 172 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $782 (most listed prices $192–$2,124).
Cheapest in California
- $72.80
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $127
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $216
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $267
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $268
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $278
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $300
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Merced price file · checked Oct 2026 - $324
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $325
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Enloe Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $331
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $361
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $372
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Elizabeth Community 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.