Radiation Oncology
HDR brachytherapy, over 12 channels, per fraction cost in California
HDR brachytherapy, over 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
From 115 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $5,862 (most listed prices $1,806–$14,631).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + other required parts + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Typical for prostate HDR and interstitial gynecologic implants. The placement procedure also generates an OR/facility charge.
Cheapest in California
Total price
HDR brachytherapy, over 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.
In California, from 115 providers. Most listed prices: $3,163–$26,219.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center$746Hospital · GlendaleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- White Memorial Medical Center$801Hospital · Los AngelesEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,606
- Glendale Adventist Medical CenterHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$180est. $746 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - White Memorial Medical CenterHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$215est. $801 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical CenterHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$1,159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsDoctor fee only$1,517
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Huntington HospitalHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$569est. $1,606 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. John's Camarillo HospitalHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$801est. $1,753 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. John's Camarillo Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. John's Regional Medical CenterHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$846est. $1,824 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. John's Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Shasta Regional Medical CenterHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$891est. $1,839 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Valley Presbyterian HospitalHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$896est. $1,846 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Joseph's Medical Center StocktonHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$1,867
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Antonio Regional HospitalHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$933est. $2,335 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Antonio Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Green HospitalHigh-dose-rate internal radiation (brachytherapy), over 12 channelsFacility fee only$2,552
Doctor fees are 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.