Surgery
Percutaneous kidney access with tract dilation cost in California
Percutaneous kidney access with tract dilation 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 116 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $5,024 (most listed prices $1,905–$14,391).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Normally one step of a percutaneous nephrolithotomy episode. The PCNL itself (50080/50081) is a separate surgeon code and is not included here. 50436 (dilation of an existing tract) is a different bundle.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Percutaneous kidney access with tract dilation
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 California, from 116 providers. Most listed prices: $2,352–$16,381.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $650
- St. John's Camarillo Hospital$893Hospital · CamarilloEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- St. John's Regional Medical Center$919Hospital · OxnardEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceWidening of kidney access tract, with new kidney accessDoctor fee only$249Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $222est. $650 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. John's Camarillo HospitalWidening of kidney access tract, with new kidney accessFacility fee only$464est. $893 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. John's Camarillo Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. John's Regional Medical CenterWidening of kidney access tract, with new kidney accessFacility fee only$490est. $919 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. John's Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterWidening of kidney access tract, with new kidney accessFacility fee only$609est. $1,037 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - NorthBay Health Medical CenterWidening of kidney access tract, with new kidney accessFacility fee only$736est. $1,164 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncWidening of kidney access tract, with new kidney accessFacility fee only$738est. $1,167 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Joseph's Medical Center StocktonWidening of kidney access tract, with new kidney accessFacility fee only$787est. $1,215 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,101est. $1,529 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,491est. $1,919 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Merced price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,965
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterWidening of kidney access tract, with new kidney accessFacility fee only$1,590est. $2,018 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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.