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Thyroid biopsy in California: what it costs

What Medicare pays for thyroid biopsy in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Office or clinic
$154
$138–$170 across California
Surgery center
$567
$534–$600 across California
Hospital outpatient
$1,042
$972–$1,111 across California

Fine-needle aspiration of a thyroid or other lump under ultrasound, first lesion.

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Questions

How much does thyroid biopsy cost in California?

Medicare's 2026 price for thyroid biopsy in California is $138–$170 at office or clinic; $534–$600 at surgery center; $972–$1,111 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is thyroid biopsy cheapest in California?

At office or clinic, from $138. Hospital outpatient runs up to $1,111 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.