Stomach Emptying Scan (Nuclear Medicine) cost at US hospitals
Nuclear medicine gastric emptying study · CPT 78264
$67.52
lowest cash price
$1,345.40
national median
$13,266.33
highest cash price
901
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $67.52–$13,266.33 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,936.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,919.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,307.04 | $1,307.04 | $2,712.06 |
| Arizona | 20 | $67.52 | $539.85 | $2,617.04 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $478.04 | $584.41 | $1,734.00 |
| California | 87 | $253.81 | $1,684.80 | $4,713.95 |
| Colorado | 17 | $854.90 | $3,729.61 | $9,735.35 |
| Florida | 81 | $815.60 | $4,455.65 | $12,469.30 |
| Georgia | 25 | $898.66 | $982.80 | $5,993.72 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $576.64 | $576.64 | $1,056.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $433.75 | $1,470.00 | $2,943.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $922.62 | $1,383.50 | $6,289.43 |
| Iowa | 24 | $819.60 | $1,293.11 | $1,905.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,112.80 | $3,410.28 | $3,410.28 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $991.11 | $1,569.00 | $6,289.43 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $418.08 | $418.08 | $418.08 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,686.40 | $2,043.10 | $3,165.05 |
| Maryland | 2 | $318.60 | $318.60 | $318.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $297.36 | $828.00 | $1,972.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,236.00 | $1,775.20 | $2,329.21 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $290.84 | $528.80 | $682.50 |
| Missouri | 20 | $812.90 | $1,035.10 | $1,945.45 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,213.60 | $1,213.60 | $1,213.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $291.18 | $1,189.50 | $2,243.15 |
| Nevada | 3 | $806.47 | $893.02 | $1,038.42 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,713.45 | $2,713.45 | $2,713.45 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $324.56 | $473.22 | $1,007.50 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $475.51 | $475.51 | $3,786.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $650.50 | $1,331.43 | $2,242.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,665.60 | $1,665.60 | $2,047.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $445.38 | $1,431.75 | $3,670.80 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $557.68 | $1,448.15 | $2,741.70 |
| Oregon | 12 | $137.70 | $1,763.25 | $2,263.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $424.50 | $1,228.80 | $2,901.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $686.00 | $1,420.00 | $5,293.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,629.60 | $1,813.60 | $2,326.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $270.76 | $452.25 | $5,669.64 |
| Texas | 115 | $374.85 | $1,540.23 | $13,266.33 |
| Virginia | 42 | $443.90 | $1,364.00 | $9,017.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $529.88 | $1,200.00 | $3,955.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $383.00 | $851.20 | $1,718.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $396.00 | $1,290.00 | $3,039.55 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $956.34 | $1,363.98 | $1,570.19 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $1,490.40 | $428.40 – $436.97 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $1,498.20 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $1,499.20 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,501.20 | $28.22 – $624.75 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $1,508.65 | $216.19 – $2,569.04 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $1,510.20 | $126.72 – $559.17 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,510.20 | $126.72 – $577.40 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $1,519.70 | not published |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $1,532.55 | $393.24 – $5,493.00 |
| Adventhealth Central Texas | Killeen, TX | $1,540.23 | $401.59 – $1,186.30 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,543.20 | $148.49 – $526.11 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $1,544.40 | $334.42 – $1,071.01 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $1,548.41 | $1,522.80 – $3,157.53 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $1,550.40 | not published |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $1,550.40 | $232.32 – $232.32 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County (St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.) | Saint Johns, FL | $1,550.95 | $395.28 – $884.18 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $1,550.95 | $391.25 – $884.18 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $1,550.95 | $387.22 – $884.18 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | $1,550.95 | $391.25 – $884.18 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $1,554.72 | $437.05 – $951.22 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $1,555.15 | $1,031.04 – $2,083.56 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $1,569.00 | $369.04 – $369.04 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $1,569.00 | $252.97 – $252.97 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $1,570.19 | $38.40 – $77.60 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $1,577.00 | $352.88 – $920.33 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $1,577.00 | $358.12 – $920.33 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $1,585.67 | $790.68 – $3,063.06 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $1,591.82 | $500.03 – $2,536.12 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $1,592.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $1,593.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $1,593.20 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $1,597.20 | $36.39 – $842.43 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $1,613.30 | $358.66 – $2,482.00 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $1,613.45 | $500.03 – $2,459.85 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $1,629.60 | $600.92 – $1,833.30 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $1,629.60 | $437.05 – $951.22 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,636.79 | $34.12 – $1,636.78 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $1,638.75 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,645.34 | $34.12 – $828.84 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $1,649.60 | $705.20 – $1,855.80 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $1,665.60 | $301.58 – $1,873.80 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $1,684.80 | $365.00 – $365.00 |