Procedures
Inserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removal cost in California
Inserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removal 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 95 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $3,631 (most listed prices $394–$7,866).
Cheapest in California
- Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$160
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - Willits Hospital IncInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$178
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$221
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $305
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$339
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$339
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalDoctor fee only$372
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Mendocino CoastInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$391
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - Natividad Medical CenterInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$436
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - NorthBay Health Medical CenterInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$655
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tahoe Forest Health SystemInserting bone pin or wire for skeletal traction, incl. removalFacility fee only$711
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System 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.