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Normal saline IV infusion, 500 mL cost in California
Compare cash prices for normal saline iv infusion, 500 ml at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 248 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $20.28 (most listed prices $3.82–$114).
Cheapest in California
- $1.02
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: NACL 0.9% 500ML INJ
Source: Mercy Medical Center Redding price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.17
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: NACL 0.9% 500ML INJ
Source: St. Elizabeth Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.49
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9 % IV SOLN
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.99
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INFUSION, NORMAL SALINE SOLUTION, STERILE (500 ML = 1 UNIT)
Source: Dameron Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.25
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INFUSION, NORMAL SALINE SOLUTION, STERILE (500 ML = 1 UNIT)
Source: Kern Valley Healthcare District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.30
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: NACL 0.9% 500ML INJ
Source: St. John's Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.34
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: NACL 0.9% 500ML INJ
Source: Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.02
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: SOL .45%NACL 500ML
Source: Coast Plaza Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.02
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: SOL .45%NACL 500ML
Source: Community Hospital of Huntington Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.02
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: SOL .45%NACL 500ML
Source: East Los Angeles Doctor's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.02
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: SOL .45%NACL 500ML
Source: Memorial Hospital of Gardena price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.06
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INFUSION, NORMAL SALINE SOLUTION, STERILE (500 ML = 1 UNIT)
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Why are prices so different?
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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.