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HDR brachytherapy, 2-12 channels, per fraction cost in California

HDR brachytherapy, 2-12 channels, per fraction 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

$7,861Typical
$2,437 – $15,641Most listed prices

From 101 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.

Nationwide typical: $4,465 (most listed prices $1,481–$10,588).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + other required parts + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Common for cervical tandem-and-ovoid and breast balloon/multi-lumen treatments. Compare per fraction and multiply by the number of fractions.

Cheapest in California

Total price

HDR brachytherapy, 2-12 channels, per fraction

The facility fee + other required parts + the doctor's fee

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + other required parts + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$541Lowest est. total
$7,861Typical
$35,347Highest

In California, from 101 providers. Most listed prices: $2,437–$15,641.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence
    Hospital
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Doctor fee only
    $202
    Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
  2. White Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Los Angeles, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $153est. $541 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Hospital · Loma Linda, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $1,159

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco
    Hospital · San Francisco, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Doctor fee only
    $1,364

    +1 more in this system at the same published price.

    Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026
  5. St. John's Camarillo Hospital
    Hospital · Camarillo, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $606est. $1,421 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: St. John's Camarillo Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Huntington Hospital
    Hospital · Pasadena, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $569est. $1,469 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

    Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. St. John's Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Oxnard, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $640est. $1,481 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: St. John's Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Shasta Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Redding, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $891est. $1,702 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. Valley Presbyterian Hospital
    Hospital · Van Nuys, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $896est. $1,709 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton
    Hospital · Stockton, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $1,802

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Centinela Hospital Medical Center
    Hospital · Inglewood, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $891est. $1,998 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. Sherman Oaks Hospital
    Hospital · Sherman Oaks, CA
    High-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), 2-12 channels
    Facility fee only
    $891est. $1,998 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

See all prices for HDR brachytherapy, 2-12 channels, per fraction

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.