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Pembrolizumab injection, per 1 mg cost in California
Pembrolizumab injection, per 1 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 127 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $11,589 (most listed prices $3,026–$28,162).
Cheapest in California
- $654
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PEMBROLIZUMAB 1 MG INJ
Source: Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $737
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Keytruda: 1 Vial In 1 Carton (0006-3026-02) / 4 Ml In 1 Via +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $828
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PEMBROLIZUMAB 25 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION [208822]
Source: Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $828
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PEMBROLIZUMAB 25 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION [208822]
Source: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $828
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PEMBROLIZUMAB 25 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION [208822]
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $828
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PEMBROLIZUMAB 25 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION [208822]
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $891
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PEMBROLIZUMAB 25 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION
Source: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $953
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PEMBROLIZUMAB 25 MG/ML IV SOLN
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,842
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, PEMBROLIZUMAB, 1 MG
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,412
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, PEMBROLIZUMAB, 1 MG
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,434
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, PEMBROLIZUMAB, 1 MG
Source: Rideout Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,956
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: PEMBROLIZUMAB 25 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center 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.