Surgery
Male breast reduction (gynecomastia excision) cost in California
Male breast reduction (gynecomastia excision) 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 74 hospital and 3 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $3,358 (most listed prices $1,603–$10,947).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Cosmetic and plastic surgery practices usually quote one all-in price (surgeon, facility, anesthesia). Hospitals bill each part separately.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Male breast reduction (gynecomastia excision)
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 75 providers. Most listed prices: $1,430–$7,761.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc$1,184Hospital · LodiEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- San Joaquin Community Hospital$1,265Hospital · BakersfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,358
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceMale breast reduction surgery for gynecomastiaDoctor fee only$114Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalMale breast reduction surgery for gynecomastiaFacility fee only$659
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $807
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $882
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $884
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $999
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncMale breast reduction surgery for gynecomastiaFacility fee only$106est. $1,184 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,256
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairchild Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $167est. $1,265 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.