Procedures
Stomach tube to collect fluid sample, single specimen cost in California
Stomach tube to collect fluid sample, single specimen 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 99 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $365 (most listed prices $100–$1,148).
Cheapest in California
- $81.92
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical CenterStomach tube to collect fluid sample, single specimenFacility fee only$178
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterStomach tube to collect fluid sample, single specimenFacility fee only$196
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $210
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $263
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Doctors Hospital of Riverside price file · checked Oct 2026 - $264
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $264
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Holy Cross Medical CenterStomach tube to collect fluid sample, single specimenFacility fee only$270
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Centinela Hospital Medical CenterStomach tube to collect fluid sample, single specimenFacility fee only$276
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $276
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Encino Hospital Medical CenterStomach tube to collect fluid sample, single specimenFacility fee only$276
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $276
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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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.