Vascular Imaging
Lower extremity arterial duplex ultrasound, bilateral complete cost in California
Lower extremity arterial duplex ultrasound, bilateral complete 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 301 hospital and 2 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $896 (most listed prices $320–$2,371).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in California
Total price
Lower extremity arterial duplex ultrasound, bilateral complete
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 303 providers. Most listed prices: $316–$2,846.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Providence Saint John's Health Center$124Hospital · Santa MonicaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi$125Hospital · TehachapiEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $129
- $37.80est. $124 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Providence Saint John's Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $38.61est. $125 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $42.90est. $129 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $55.96est. $142 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Orchard Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $147
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Plumas District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Rate for non-insured patients.
Source: rachmanmedical.com · checked Oct 2026 - $152
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $153
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $153
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $153
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla price file · checked Oct 2026 - $153
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista price file · checked Oct 2026 - $153
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Lower extremity arterial duplex ultrasound, bilateral complete
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.