Infusion therapy
IV hydration, first hour (administration + IV fluid) cost in California
Compare cash prices for iv hydration, first hour (administration + iv fluid) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 297 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $307 (most listed prices $94–$765).
Usually included: the facility fee.
Good to know: IV hydration clinics, med spas, and urgent cares usually quote one price that includes the fluid. Hospitals bill the administration and the fluid as separate lines. Bags with added vitamins or drugs (e.g., Myers' cocktail, antiemetics) add infusion/push codes and drug J-codes, so they are not the same bundle.
Cheapest in California
Total price
IV hydration, first hour (administration + IV fluid)
The facility fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 297 providers. Most listed prices: $146–$1,091.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $15.50
- $17.60
- $22.27
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceIV hydration infusion, first 31-60 minutesFacility fee only$15.50est. $15.50 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $17.60est. $17.60 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bear Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.27est. $22.27 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $24.89est. $24.89 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $26.20est. $26.20 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $27.09est. $27.09 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalIV hydration infusion, first 31-60 minutesFacility fee only$34est. $34 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiIV hydration infusion, first 31-60 minutesFacility fee only$35.37est. $35.37 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $39.30est. $39.30 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $65est. $65 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $65est. $65 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $66.60est. $66.60 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.