Childbirth
Vaginal birth after previous C-section (VBAC), global care cost in California
Vaginal birth after previous C-section (VBAC), global care 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: $12,002 (most listed prices $8,059–$25,651).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: If the trial of labor fails, billing switches to 59618 (global) or 59620/59622 with MS-DRG 788, which is no longer the same bundle.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Vaginal birth after previous C-section (VBAC), global care
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 64 providers. Most listed prices: $6,729–$29,103.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $3,217
- $4,649
- $4,865
- $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,593
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiVaginal birth after previous C-section (VBAC)Facility fee only$2,264
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,515
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,768
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncVaginal birth after previous C-section (VBAC)Facility fee only$433est. $3,217 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,209
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,595
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,258est. $4,649 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Vaginal birth after previous C-section (VBAC), global care
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.