Procedures
Therapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax) cost in California
Therapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax) 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 37 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $783 (most listed prices $222–$3,934).
Cheapest in California
- Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$166
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Bear Valley Community HospitalTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$589
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bear Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $648
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospitalTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$665
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$807
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$1,028
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,028
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sharp Coronado Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,028
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sharp Grossmont Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and NewbornsTherapeutic air injection into chest lining (pneumothorax)Facility fee only$1,028
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns 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.