Healthcare Prices in California
Compare source-labeled medical procedure costs across 7 qualified California cities.
Procedures Available in California
Imaging & Radiology
Brain MRI cost in San Jose
Compare brain MRI, MRI scan, imaging center, self-pay, and insurance prices.
$400-$3,500
San Jose, CA
Knee MRI cost in Los Angeles
Compare knee MRI cost, MRI knee scan, and knee pain imaging prices.
$400-$3,000
Los Angeles, CA
Lower back MRI cost Los Angeles
Compare lumbar spine MRI, lower back MRI, and back pain imaging prices.
$400-$3,200
Los Angeles, CA
Shoulder MRI cost in San Diego
Compare MRI shoulder, shoulder pain imaging, cash, and insurance prices.
$400-$3,000
San Diego, CA
Hip MRI
$400-$3,000
Bakersfield, CA
Neck MRI
$400-$3,200
Los Angeles, CA
Wrist MRI cost San Diego
Compare wrist MRI, hand and wrist imaging, self-pay, and insurance prices.
$400-$2,500
San Diego, CA
Abdominal CT scan cost in Los Angeles
Compare abdominal CT scan, imaging center, self-pay, and insurance prices.
$300-$2,500
Los Angeles, CA
CT scan cost San Jose CA
Compare head CT, CT scan head, and cash or insurance price options.
$200-$2,000
San Jose, CA
CT Scan Chest
$300-$2,500
Sacramento, CA
CT Scan Pelvis
$300-$2,500
Bakersfield, CA
Chest X-ray cost San Francisco
Compare chest X-ray, lung X-ray, imaging center, cash, and insurance prices.
$50-$400
San Francisco, CA
Knee X-ray cost in Los Angeles
Compare knee X-ray, orthopedic imaging, self-pay, cash, and insurance prices.
$50-$400
Los Angeles, CA
Shoulder X-ray cost Los Angeles
Compare shoulder X-ray, orthopedic imaging, self-pay, and insurance prices.
$50-$400
Los Angeles, CA
Spine X-ray cost San Diego
Compare spine X-ray, lumbar X-ray, cervical X-ray, self-pay, and insurance prices.
$50-$400
San Diego, CA
Mammogram
$100-$500
San Jose, CA
Bone Density Scan (DEXA)
$100-$400
Bakersfield, CA
PET-CT scan California
Compare PET scan, PET/CT, radiotracer, Los Angeles, cash, and insurance prices.
$1,000-$6,000
Los Angeles, CA
Lab & Blood Work
Comprehensive Blood Work
$50-$400
Bakersfield, CA
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
$15-$200
Bakersfield, CA
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
$10-$150
Bakersfield, CA
Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test)
$15-$200
Bakersfield, CA
Thyroid Panel (TSH Test)
$25-$250
Bakersfield, CA
Hemoglobin A1C test cost in Los Angeles
Compare A1C, diabetes screening, lab, self-pay, insurance, and clinic prices.
$15-$150
Los Angeles, CA
Vitamin D Test
$25-$250
Bakersfield, CA
Urinalysis
$10-$100
Bakersfield, CA
Iron Panel (Ferritin Test)
$20-$200
San Francisco, CA
Liver Function Test
$15-$200
Sacramento, CA
STD Testing Panel
$50-$500
Bakersfield, CA
Cardiology
Self pay echocardiogram cost in San Diego
Compare cash pay echocardiogram, insurance, and hospital-posted heart echo prices.
$200-$2,000
San Diego, CA
Stress test cost in Los Angeles
Compare cardiac stress test, chemical stress test, and nuclear stress test prices.
$200-$1,500
Los Angeles, CA
Nuclear Stress Test (Cardiolite)
$500-$4,000
Bakersfield, CA
EKG (Electrocardiogram)
$50-$500
Sacramento, CA
Holter Monitor
$200-$1,500
Bakersfield, CA
Cardiac catheterization cost in Los Angeles
Compare heart catheterization, facility, self-pay, insurance, and hospital prices.
$5,000-$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
Gastroenterology
Diagnostic
Women's Health
Dermatology
Skin biopsy cost Los Angeles
Compare skin biopsy, dermatology procedure, self-pay, and insurance prices.
$150-$1,000
Los Angeles, CA
Skin Lesion Shave Removal
$150-$2,000
Los Angeles, CA
Benign Skin Lesion Excision
$200-$4,000
Los Angeles, CA
Abscess drainage cost in Los Angeles
Compare incision and drainage, urgent care, self-pay, and insurance prices.
$150-$2,000
Los Angeles, CA
Pilonidal Cyst Drainage
$300-$3,000
Los Angeles, CA
Hematoma or Seroma Drainage
$300-$3,500
Los Angeles, CA
Foot corn removal cost in Los Angeles
Compare podiatry, office, self-pay, and insurance prices for corn and callus removal.
$100-$1,000
Los Angeles, CA
Nail Debridement
$50-$500
San Francisco, CA
Ear, Nose & Throat
Allergy & Immunology
Emergency & Urgent Care
Foreign Body Removal
$500-$5,000
Los Angeles, CA
Laceration Repair
$100-$1,500
Los Angeles, CA
Emergency room cost San Diego
Compare ER visit, self-pay ER, facility fee, and hospital prices.
$500-$5,000
San Diego, CA
Urgent care cost in San Diego
Compare urgent care, walk-in clinic, same-day visit, self-pay, and insurance prices.
$100-$500
San Diego, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical procedures cost in California?
Healthcare costs in California vary by city, provider, setting, and billing details. Loa lets you compare source-labeled rows from hospitals across 7 California cities when current runtime data is available.
How do I compare lower-cost healthcare options in California?
Healthcare prices vary across California by city, facility type, and billing setup. Use Loa to compare source-labeled rows in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Bakersfield, Visalia and confirm the current quote before booking.
Does paying cash change medical costs in California?
It can, but the result depends on the provider, your plan, and whether your insurer accepts the claim. Ask for the current self-pay quote and confirm deductible treatment with your insurer before booking.
Can AI assistants access healthcare pricing data?
Yes. Loa provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that AI assistants like Claude can use to search CPT codes, compare source-labeled hospital prices, and retrieve current Loa estimates. Connect at https://www.loacare.com/api/mcp.
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