Imaging
Liver elastography, transient/vibration (FibroScan), with interpretation cost in California
Liver elastography, transient/vibration (FibroScan), with interpretation 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 51 hospital and 3 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $246 (most listed prices $107–$594).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hepatology and GI offices usually bill 91200 globally (no modifier). Hospital outpatient departments may bill the technical and professional components separately. Shear-wave elastography done with ultrasound imaging (76981-76983) is a different service.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Liver elastography, transient/vibration (FibroScan), with interpretation
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 53 providers. Most listed prices: $164–$1,001.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $78.82
- $109
- Eisenhower Medical Center$127Hospital · Rancho MirageEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceLiver elastography (FibroScan), without imagingRead only$10.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $33.50est. $78.82 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $109 per visit
All-in is typical for this kind of provider.
Source: forwardhealthmd.com · checked Oct 2026 - $109 per visit
All-in is typical for this kind of provider.
Source: forwardhealthmd.com · checked Oct 2026 - $81.92est. $127 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalLiver elastography (FibroScan), without imagingScan only$102est. $147 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Liver stiffness and fat assessment. Only Medicare is billed; commercial/private insurance is not billed. Superbill provided; payment due at service.
Source: bayareaendocrine.com · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoLiver elastography (FibroScan), without imagingScan only$119est. $164 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $166est. $211 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $187est. $232 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $187est. $232 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $212est. $258 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Banner Lassen Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Liver elastography, transient/vibration (FibroScan), with interpretation
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.