Procedures
Scope swallowing test with throat sensation test, interpretation only cost in California
Scope swallowing test with throat sensation test, interpretation only usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $160 (most listed prices $38.86–$226).
Cheapest in California
- Valley Presbyterian HospitalScope swallowing test with throat sensation test, interpretation onlyFacility fee only$42.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalScope swallowing test with throat sensation test, interpretation onlyFacility fee only$76
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Antioch Medical CenterScope swallowing test with throat sensation test, interpretation onlyFacility fee only$175
Doctor fees are billed separately. +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Shriners Children's Northern CaliforniaScope swallowing test with throat sensation test, interpretation onlyFacility fee only$269
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Shriners Children's Northern California price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital OaklandScope swallowing test with throat sensation test, interpretation onlyFacility fee only$404
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.