Gallbladder Function Scan (HIDA with Medication) cost at US hospitals
Nuclear medicine imaging of the hepatobiliary system with pharmacologic intervention · CPT 78227
$156.60
lowest cash price
$1,615.00
national median
$15,061.48
highest cash price
903
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $156.60–$15,061.48 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,402.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,407.12)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,449.84 | $1,449.84 | $3,326.70 |
| Arizona | 19 | $241.60 | $566.14 | $2,768.41 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $319.50 | $653.55 | $2,375.00 |
| California | 88 | $347.67 | $1,612.00 | $5,095.80 |
| Colorado | 17 | $1,031.22 | $4,788.24 | $13,035.36 |
| Florida | 76 | $1,203.02 | $4,518.00 | $15,061.48 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,004.04 | $1,078.74 | $7,748.96 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $373.76 | $373.76 | $1,335.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $500.00 | $1,841.00 | $3,385.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $626.12 | $2,062.20 | $4,759.49 |
| Iowa | 27 | $951.72 | $1,493.98 | $2,567.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,196.40 | $4,461.24 | $10,622.23 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $665.50 | $1,750.20 | $4,759.49 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $409.24 | $409.24 | $409.24 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,402.40 | $1,718.70 | $2,488.30 |
| Maryland | 2 | $432.60 | $432.60 | $432.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $412.16 | $1,557.00 | $1,762.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,190.40 | $1,907.20 | $2,257.60 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $344.30 | $577.28 | $716.52 |
| Missouri | 20 | $888.25 | $1,756.11 | $9,931.31 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $899.30 | $1,097.50 | $2,472.65 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,252.26 | $2,052.26 | $2,272.50 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,863.55 | $3,863.55 | $3,863.55 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $365.19 | $595.79 | $885.90 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $636.60 | $636.97 | $7,795.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $708.50 | $1,502.55 | $2,216.55 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,972.00 | $1,983.20 | $2,038.40 |
| Ohio | 67 | $799.20 | $2,326.50 | $3,569.15 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $564.90 | $1,729.65 | $3,088.94 |
| Oregon | 12 | $156.60 | $2,310.75 | $2,570.40 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $550.50 | $1,646.40 | $4,581.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $466.50 | $1,890.50 | $3,870.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,691.20 | $2,068.80 | $2,279.20 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $367.40 | $452.25 | $7,587.63 |
| Texas | 116 | $621.95 | $1,900.64 | $14,668.07 |
| Virginia | 42 | $443.90 | $1,555.00 | $9,354.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $782.60 | $1,523.20 | $4,195.10 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $520.50 | $1,068.00 | $1,964.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $954.18 | $1,615.00 | $2,715.59 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,071.84 | $1,645.29 | $1,894.02 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $2,216.00 | $608.07 – $2,216.00 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $2,216.55 | not published |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $2,218.20 | $411.64 – $2,036.50 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $2,225.60 | $372.27 – $2,961.19 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $2,225.60 | $372.27 – $2,961.19 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $2,225.60 | $95.15 – $2,961.19 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $2,225.60 | $372.27 – $2,961.19 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $2,225.60 | $372.27 – $2,961.19 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $2,247.04 | $524.72 – $3,916.85 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $2,253.17 | $296.97 – $1,248.14 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $2,257.60 | $565.18 – $2,539.80 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $2,260.09 | $388.85 – $4,764.20 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $2,261.51 | $69.53 – $1,152.80 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $2,261.51 | $69.53 – $1,152.80 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $2,271.20 | $239.57 – $2,555.10 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $2,272.50 | $252.26 – $6,907.59 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $2,279.20 | $894.59 – $2,564.10 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $2,295.75 | $41.71 – $2,084.54 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $2,305.80 | $698.04 – $1,952.08 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $2,307.86 | $363.28 – $1,143.06 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $2,310.75 | $397.91 – $1,104.45 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $2,310.75 | $352.81 – $2,013.81 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $2,310.75 | $352.81 – $2,013.81 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $2,310.75 | $352.81 – $2,013.81 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $2,310.75 | $352.81 – $2,013.81 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $2,311.69 | $391.93 – $2,637.18 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $2,320.80 | $31.79 – $828.04 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $2,321.60 | $540.30 – $1,287.60 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,326.50 | $513.69 – $2,791.80 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $2,326.50 | $513.69 – $924.64 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,326.50 | $554.73 – $998.51 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $2,326.50 | $513.69 – $924.64 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $2,326.50 | $513.69 – $924.64 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $2,326.50 | $554.73 – $998.51 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $2,326.50 | $513.69 – $924.64 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,326.50 | $513.69 – $2,791.80 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $2,347.80 | $605.06 – $2,012.36 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $2,364.95 | $330.54 – $1,101.15 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $2,366.40 | $364.11 – $564.11 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $2,375.00 | $453.12 – $1,900.00 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $2,401.75 | $518.45 – $539.19 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $2,401.75 | not published |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $2,406.60 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $2,406.60 | not published |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $2,414.10 | $0.87 – $3,342.60 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $2,414.10 | $0.87 – $3,342.60 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $2,414.10 | $0.87 – $3,342.60 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $2,414.10 | $0.87 – $3,342.60 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $2,414.10 | $0.87 – $3,342.60 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $2,414.10 | $0.87 – $3,342.60 |