Procedures
Surfactant given into lungs through breathing tube cost in California
Surfactant given into lungs through breathing tube 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 136 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $206 (most listed prices $70.85–$552).
Cheapest in California
- Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterSurfactant given into lungs through breathing tubeFacility fee only$18
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Adventist Medical CenterSurfactant given into lungs through breathing tubeFacility fee only$41.10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Gabriel Valley Medical CenterSurfactant given into lungs through breathing tubeFacility fee only$67.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiSurfactant given into lungs through breathing tubeFacility fee only$69.39
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $99.15
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Mission Hospital - Mission ViejoSurfactant given into lungs through breathing tubeFacility fee only$117
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo price file · checked Oct 2026 - $117
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Mary Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $120
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $120
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalSurfactant given into lungs through breathing tubeFacility fee only$125
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $125
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCI Health - Fountain Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $132
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano 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.