Procedures
Thoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imaging cost in California
Thoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imaging 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 64 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,338 (most listed prices $394–$3,313).
Cheapest in California
- $725
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$762
The radiologist read is 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 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$908
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Medical Center ReddingThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,079
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Redding price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lompoc Valley Medical CenterThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,225
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lompoc Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baldwin Park Medical CenterThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,321
The radiologist read is billed separately. +15 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Baldwin Park Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Stanford Health CareThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,330
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Elizabeth Community HospitalThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,338
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Elizabeth Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,590
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,722
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sutter Lakeside HospitalThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,730
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sutter Lakeside Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at StanfordThoracic paravertebral nerve block by continuous catheter, with imagingScan only$1,758
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanf price fil · 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.