Imaging
IV urogram, infusion/drip or bolus technique cost in California
IV urogram, infusion/drip or bolus technique 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 137 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $709 (most listed prices $216–$2,108).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Rarely performed today.
Cheapest in California
Total price
IV urogram, infusion/drip or bolus technique
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 137 providers. Most listed prices: $433–$2,599.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center$103Hospital · TorranceEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $122
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc$143Hospital · LodiEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Torrance Memorial Medical CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionScan only$43.46est. $103 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $62.40est. $122 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Orchard Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionScan only$84.21est. $143 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care ServicesX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionScan only$114est. $174 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $196est. $256 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $204est. $264 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $224est. $283 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $231est. $290 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionScan only$307
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Gabriel Valley Medical CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionScan only$273est. $332 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - John Muir Health Behavioral Health CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionScan only$296est. $355 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: John Muir Health Behavioral Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - John Muir Health Concord Medical CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionScan only$296est. $355 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: John Muir Health Concord Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for IV urogram, infusion/drip or bolus technique
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.