Pulmonary Function Testing
Spirometry before and after bronchodilator with physician interpretation cost in California
Spirometry before and after bronchodilator with physician interpretation 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 279 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $433 (most listed prices $126–$1,186).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Offices quote the global fee. Hospitals split the technical and professional parts.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Spirometry before and after bronchodilator with physician interpretation
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 279 providers. Most listed prices: $211–$1,484.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Kaweah Delta Health Care District$51.01Hospital · VisaliaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital$51.01Hospital · VisaliaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Contra Costa Regional Medical Center$55.01Hospital · MartinezEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceSpirometry before and after bronchodilatorDoctor fee only$10Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoSpirometry before and after bronchodilatorDoctor fee only$28.80
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $20est. $51.01 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20est. $51.01 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $24est. $55.01 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28.08est. $59.09 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $30.96est. $61.97 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $49.50est. $80.51 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - $50.40est. $81.41 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glenn Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $83.22
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $55.80est. $86.81 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Coalinga Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $56est. $87.01 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Spirometry before and after bronchodilator with physician interpretation
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.