Procedures
Esophageal balloon distension study cost in California
Esophageal balloon distension study usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 79 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,046 (most listed prices $296–$2,511).
Cheapest in California
- $88.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $187
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $198
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $320
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $417
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $480
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $531
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Coast Plaza Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $531
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of Huntington Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - $531
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: East Los Angeles Doctor's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $531
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Hospital of Gardena price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoEsophageal balloon distension studyFacility fee only$551
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.