Imaging
Eye ultrasound, B-scan (scan + interpretation) cost in California
Eye ultrasound, B-scan (scan + interpretation) 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 143 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $302 (most listed prices $139–$822).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Ophthalmology offices bill globally as one line. Hospital outpatient departments split facility and professional charges.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Eye ultrasound, B-scan (scan + interpretation)
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 143 providers. Most listed prices: $154–$693.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc$81Hospital · LodiEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $81.79
- $81.79
- $60
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $66.56
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.65est. $81 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.44est. $81.79 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.44est. $81.79 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.44est. $81.79 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $86.01
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Merced price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.08est. $89.43 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $89.76
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $25.65est. $93 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Bernardine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Priscilla Chan & Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma CenterEye ultrasound, B-scanScan only$98
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Priscilla Chan & Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco Gen price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $99
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mee Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Eye ultrasound, B-scan (scan + interpretation)
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.