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Opening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removal cost in California
Opening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removal 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 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,522 (most listed prices $177–$4,860).
Cheapest in California
- Sonora Community HospitalOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$78.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health TulareOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$87.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$87.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$87.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ukiah Adventist HospitalOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$92
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - Willits Hospital IncOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$138
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalDoctor fee only$167Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Adventist Health Mendocino CoastOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$304
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Helena HospitalOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$473
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalOpening small bowel (duodenum) for exploration, biopsy, or object removalFacility fee only$814
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian 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.