Imaging - Obstetric ultrasound
Fetal biophysical profile without non-stress test cost in California
Fetal biophysical profile without non-stress test 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 258 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $495 (most listed prices $198–$1,291).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: If an NST is done separately, 59025 is billed in addition, but the result is then not equivalent to 76818.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Fetal biophysical profile without non-stress test
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 258 providers. Most listed prices: $201–$1,579.
Cheapest totals nearby
- San Joaquin Community Hospital$113Hospital · BakersfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center$116Hospital · GlendaleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $116
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceFetal biophysical profile ultrasound, without non-stress testRead only$36Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $66.56
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67.40
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictFetal biophysical profile ultrasound, without non-stress testScan only$72
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalFetal biophysical profile ultrasound, without non-stress testScan only$72
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Rehabilitation HospitalFetal biophysical profile ultrasound, without non-stress testScan only$72
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $79Source: Saint Agnes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Adventist Health Clearlake HospitalFetal biophysical profile ultrasound, without non-stress testScan only$82.44
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Twin Cities Community HospitalFetal biophysical profile ultrasound, without non-stress testScan only$86.03
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Twin Cities Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Mendocino CoastFetal biophysical profile ultrasound, without non-stress testScan only$94.38
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- $104
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green 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.