Procedures
Insertion of sphenoidal electrodes for EEG cost in California
Insertion of sphenoidal electrodes for EEG 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 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $359 (most listed prices $106–$847).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceInsertion of sphenoidal electrodes for EEGDoctor fee only$90.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $138
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterInsertion of sphenoidal electrodes for EEGFacility fee only$439
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $517
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sutter Medical Center Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - $517
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sutter Roseville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - California Pacific Medical Center Davies CampusInsertion of sphenoidal electrodes for EEGFacility fee only$549
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness CampusInsertion of sphenoidal electrodes for EEGFacility fee only$549
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $838
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at StanfordInsertion of sphenoidal electrodes for EEGFacility fee only$1,981
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanf price fil · 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.