Imaging
Fluoroscopy (live X-ray), more than 1 hour cost in California
Fluoroscopy (live X-ray), more than 1 hour 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 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $394 (most listed prices $114–$1,099).
Cheapest in California
- $39.60
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $192
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $244
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Madera Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $263
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bear Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $281
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Antonio Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $319
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Colorado River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $338
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Children's Hospital of Orange County price file · checked Oct 2026 - $364
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Palo Verde Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Riverside University Health System previously known as Riverside County Regional Medical CenterFluoroscopy (live X-ray), more than 1 hourScan only$384
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Riverside University Health System previously know price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $390
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $641
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Coast Plaza Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Fluoroscopy (live X-ray), more than 1 hour
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.