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Visualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mg cost in California
Visualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mg 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 185 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $181 (most listed prices $13.70–$981).
Cheapest in California
- St. John's Camarillo HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$6.23
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE 1MG INJTB
Source: St. John's Camarillo Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine CenterVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$6.48
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 5 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION [2154
Source: Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Children's HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$6.48
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 5 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION [2154
Source: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical CenterVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$6.48
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 5 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION [2154
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$6.48
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 5 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION [2154
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. John's Regional Medical CenterVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$6.57
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE 1MG INJTB
Source: St. John's Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - USC Verdugo Hills HospitalVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$7.83
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Methylene Blue 10 Mg/Ml Injection; 10 Ml
Source: USC Verdugo Hills Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.97
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 1 % IV SOLN +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mills Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLEN BLUE PER 1MG IJ
Source: JFK Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Doctors Hospital of MantecaVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$9.75
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLEN BLUE PER 1MG IJ
Source: Doctors Hospital of Manteca price file · checked Oct 2026 - Washington Township Hospital DistrictVisualization dye injection (e.g., methylene blue), per 1 mgFacility fee only$9.78
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, NON-RADIOACTIVE, NON-CONTRAST, VISUALIZATION ADJU
- $10.07
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 1 % IV SOLN
Source: Eden Medical Center 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.