EEG cost in Modesto, CA — inpatient
In Modesto, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for EEG (brain wave test), awake and drowsy, routine as an inpatient: from $1,523.20 to $1,523.20, with a median of $1,523.20. Across California, the median is $957.20 at 89 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 95816, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Modesto Modesto, CA ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM W/REC AWAKE&DROWSY | $1,523.20 | $2,720.00 | — | 44% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,523.20, median $1,523.20, highest $1,523.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,523.20 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
An EEG records the brain's electrical activity through small sensors on the scalp. It is used for seizures, fainting spells and some other brain problems.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the recording, which takes about 20 to 40 minutes plus setup. The neurologist's reading may be billed separately.