Gallbladder and Bile Duct Scan (HIDA Scan) cost at US hospitals
Nuclear medicine imaging of the hepatobiliary system · CPT 78226
$128.52
lowest cash price
$1,494.00
national median
$14,884.19
highest cash price
899
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $128.52–$14,884.19 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,348.35) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,045.72)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,449.84 | $1,449.84 | $3,023.28 |
| Arizona | 20 | $196.71 | $424.25 | $3,377.59 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $286.50 | $596.61 | $1,734.00 |
| California | 88 | $153.85 | $1,534.00 | $3,719.70 |
| Colorado | 17 | $753.02 | $4,442.42 | $10,428.31 |
| Florida | 77 | $1,203.02 | $3,478.29 | $14,884.19 |
| Georgia | 25 | $823.18 | $1,078.74 | $6,716.47 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $373.76 | $373.76 | $1,056.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $315.81 | $1,515.00 | $3,083.04 |
| Indiana | 26 | $524.75 | $1,856.40 | $4,045.72 |
| Iowa | 24 | $703.20 | $1,326.98 | $2,567.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,118.40 | $3,787.97 | $8,191.05 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $505.01 | $1,292.79 | $4,045.72 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $379.34 | $379.34 | $379.34 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,348.35 | $1,433.45 | $2,295.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $412.16 | $669.00 | $1,557.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,041.46 | $1,804.00 | $1,938.40 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $219.34 | $524.17 | $710.55 |
| Missouri | 20 | $815.10 | $1,416.35 | $8,425.54 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $343.16 | $965.50 | $2,323.90 |
| Nevada | 3 | $498.42 | $1,497.94 | $1,658.69 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,894.00 | $1,894.00 | $1,894.00 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $306.76 | $444.77 | $651.53 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $475.51 | $475.51 | $6,906.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $708.50 | $1,438.58 | $2,177.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,564.80 | $1,564.80 | $2,038.40 |
| Ohio | 67 | $716.25 | $1,494.00 | $3,444.60 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $528.18 | $1,288.95 | $2,715.05 |
| Oregon | 12 | $128.52 | $1,852.15 | $2,079.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $424.50 | $1,404.00 | $4,581.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $466.50 | $1,683.00 | $3,870.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,758.40 | $1,889.60 | $2,272.00 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $186.76 | $452.25 | $7,587.63 |
| Texas | 116 | $579.51 | $1,754.98 | $11,953.39 |
| Virginia | 42 | $443.90 | $1,135.50 | $9,354.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $541.80 | $1,200.00 | $2,284.80 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $182.50 | $688.80 | $1,558.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $867.54 | $1,375.00 | $2,893.27 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $758.10 | $1,201.42 | $1,383.05 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,122.00 | $397.85 – $589.80 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,122.00 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,122.00 | $397.85 – $663.30 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,122.00 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $1,122.75 | $303.06 – $748.74 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $1,127.50 | $291.23 – $3,312.03 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,135.50 | $401.83 – $1,496.59 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $1,135.50 | $401.83 – $1,496.59 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $1,135.50 | $401.83 – $1,496.59 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $1,135.50 | $401.83 – $1,496.59 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,135.50 | $401.83 – $1,496.59 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $1,143.00 | not published |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,146.14 | $464.49 – $464.49 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $1,149.05 | $514.17 – $1,552.13 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $1,149.05 | $514.17 – $1,572.56 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $1,150.20 | $87.11 – $1,600.88 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $1,162.50 | $287.91 – $1,240.12 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $1,162.50 | $287.91 – $1,361.06 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $1,162.50 | $287.91 – $1,295.13 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $1,162.50 | $287.91 – $1,240.12 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $1,162.50 | $287.91 – $1,240.12 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $1,162.50 | $333.37 – $1,003.98 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $1,162.50 | $287.91 – $1,295.13 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $1,164.00 | $254.16 – $1,552.00 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $1,169.28 | $334.42 – $1,624.00 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $1,170.00 | $1,163.96 – $1,280.35 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $1,173.60 | not published |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $1,174.77 | $780.44 – $2,896.86 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,176.37 | $243.51 – $1,946.70 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $1,179.43 | $780.44 – $3,476.24 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $1,189.55 | $392.21 – $2,287.60 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $1,192.10 | $212.15 – $871.76 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $1,199.55 | $188.66 – $901.77 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $1,200.00 | $462.93 – $1,674.99 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $1,200.00 | $462.93 – $1,730.21 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $1,200.00 | $464.23 – $1,730.21 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $1,201.42 | $832.48 – $1,835.24 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $1,203.02 | $396.60 – $696.76 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $1,206.26 | $31.91 – $591.07 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $1,206.26 | $31.91 – $618.21 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $1,206.26 | $31.91 – $664.95 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $1,207.10 | $832.48 – $1,835.24 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $1,209.99 | $291.01 – $4,416.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $1,209.99 | $286.03 – $3,665.28 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $1,211.60 | $266.25 – $1,919.01 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $1,211.60 | $266.25 – $1,919.01 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $1,211.60 | $272.41 – $1,919.01 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,211.60 | $271.16 – $3,056.97 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,211.60 | $272.52 – $1,919.01 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $1,212.14 | $780.44 – $2,896.86 |