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Methylprednisolone acetate injection, per 20 mg cost in California
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, per 20 mg 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 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $8.45 (most listed prices $2.40–$52.20).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceMethylprednisolone acetate injection, per 20 mgFacility fee only$1
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PR METHYLPREDNISOLONE 20 MG INJ
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalMethylprednisolone acetate injection, per 20 mgFacility fee only$11.20
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HB METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 20 MG
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.21
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 20 MG/ML SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION
Source: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $37
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLPRED SS 20MG/0.5ML
Source: Garfield Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $70.36
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 40 MG/ML IJ SUSP
Source: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian price file · checked Oct 2026 - $81.63
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Methylpred 20Mg
Source: Keck Hospital of USC price file · checked Oct 2026 - $101
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE, 20 MG
Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - $159
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE, 20 MG
Source: Mee Memorial 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.