Imaging
Quantitative differential lung ventilation and perfusion (V/Q) scan cost in California
Quantitative differential lung ventilation and perfusion (V/Q) scan 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 201 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,465 (most listed prices $529–$3,959).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in California
Total price
Quantitative differential lung ventilation and perfusion (V/Q) scan
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 201 providers. Most listed prices: $644–$4,355.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Kaweah Delta Health Care District$147Hospital · VisaliaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital$147Hospital · VisaliaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Adventist Health Mendocino Coast$171Hospital · Fort BraggEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$75est. $147 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$75est. $147 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Mendocino CoastLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$99est. $171 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - Twin Cities Community HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$244est. $316 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Twin Cities Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Mercy Hospital San DiegoLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$367
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Memorial Hospital Health CenterLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$383
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc.Lung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$314est. $386 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Medical Center MercedLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$315est. $387 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Merced price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Bernardine Medical CenterLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$389
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Bernardine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health DelanoLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$343est. $415 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - Eisenhower Medical CenterLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$346est. $418 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Green HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$367est. $439 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green 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.