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Frozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimen cost in California
Frozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimen 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 289 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $201 (most listed prices $62.40–$686).
Cheapest in California
- Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$9.88
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy San Juan Medical CenterFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$9.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Woodland Memorial HospitalFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$9.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Hospital of SacramentoFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$10.49
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Source: Methodist Hospital of Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$10.85
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - French HospitalFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$12
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Source: French Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Arroyo Grande HospitalFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$13.10
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Source: Arroyo Grande Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Hospital of FolsomFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$14.17
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Source: Mercy Hospital of Folsom price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Joseph's Medical Center StocktonFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$17.18
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Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026 - Dameron HospitalFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$18.36
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dameron Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sierra Nevada Memorial HospitalFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$19.85
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Gorgonio Memorial HospitalFrozen section pathology during surgery, first block, single specimenFacility fee only$21.17
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Gorgonio Memorial 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.