Imaging
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening cost in California
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening 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 245 hospital and 4 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $409 (most listed prices $187–$1,599).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in California
Total price
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening
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 248 providers. Most listed prices: $215–$2,346.
Cheapest totals nearby
- San Joaquin Community Hospital$124Hospital · BakersfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $125
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center$128Hospital · GlendaleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceLow-dose CT lung cancer screening, without contrastRead only$50.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $60
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91.60
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Arroyo Grande Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $94.32
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $108
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaLow-dose CT lung cancer screening, without contrastScan only$108
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $109
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Redwood Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospitalLow-dose CT lung cancer screening, without contrastScan only$116
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $116
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: El Camino Hospital (Los Gatos) price file · checked Oct 2026
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.