Vision
Soft contact lens, spherical, per lens cost in California
Soft contact lens, spherical, per lens 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 26 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $216 (most listed prices $44.11–$381).
Cheapest in California
- UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoSoft contact lens, spherical, per lensFacility fee only$98.79
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 - $109
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $128
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $235
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 - Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at StanfordSoft contact lens, spherical, per lensFacility fee only$238
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanf price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $441
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital 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.