Interventional Radiology
Percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, with imaging cost in California
Percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, 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 California
From 199 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $4,213 (most listed prices $2,109–$9,424).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Frequently an inpatient or ED-related case, where the facility portion falls under the DRG.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, 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 California, from 199 providers. Most listed prices: $2,747–$9,941.
Cheapest totals nearby
- San Antonio Regional Hospital$1,343Hospital · UplandEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital$1,362Hospital · BishopEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center$1,412Hospital · TorranceEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinDoctor fee only$200Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Bakersfield Memorial HospitalKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$862
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Hospitals – BakersfieldKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$872
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,331
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Antonio Regional HospitalKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$281est. $1,343 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Antonio Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$300est. $1,362 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Doctors Hospital of RiversideKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$1,379
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Doctors Hospital of Riverside price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital OaklandKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$1,412
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$350est. $1,412 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$1,412
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - San Gorgonio Memorial HospitalKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$372est. $1,434 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$391est. $1,453 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District 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.