Interventional Radiology
Nephrostomy tube exchange, with imaging cost in Ohio
Nephrostomy tube exchange, with imaging 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 Ohio
From 109 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $3,005 (most listed prices $1,150–$7,100).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Routine scheduled exchange; sedation is rarely needed.
Cheapest in Ohio
Total price
Nephrostomy tube exchange, with imaging
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: 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 Ohio, from 109 providers. Most listed prices: $1,843–$7,030.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $180
- Southwest General Health Center$553Hospital · Middleburg HeightsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $588
- $180Source: Akron Children's Hospital - Akron price file · checked Oct 2026
- Children's Hospital Medical Center_BurnetExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingRead only$394Source: Children's Hospital Medical Center_Burnet price file · checked Oct 2026
- $139est. $553 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Southwest General Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $173est. $588 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Henry County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Holzer Medical Center - GallipolisExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingScan only$380est. $794 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Holzer Medical Center - Gallipolis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $521est. $935 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: akron general price file · checked Oct 2026 - $521est. $935 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $521est. $935 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: mercy hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,092est. $1,507 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Wood County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Hospitals Conneaut Medical CenterExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingScan only$1,133est. $1,547 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,549
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Dayton Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UH Rainbow Babies & Children's HospitalExchange of kidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) with imagingScan only$1,550
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital 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.