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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $1,228.80 | $129.69 – $1,397.43 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $1,228.80 | $113.85 – $497.77 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $1,228.80 | $19.86 – $615.04 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $1,229.76 | $460.54 – $5,636.40 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $1,231.50 | $27.54 – $1,931.24 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $1,236.00 | $374.04 – $1,390.50 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $1,236.00 | $297.55 – $1,390.50 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $1,238.25 | $378.41 – $1,905.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $1,239.73 | $596.43 – $3,157.53 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $1,241.42 | $392.21 – $2,387.35 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $1,244.36 | $510.57 – $2,215.98 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,245.32 | $316.13 – $2,575.40 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $1,245.84 | $33.71 – $77.60 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $1,250.20 | not published |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,250.40 | $260.30 – $1,729.63 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,250.40 | $262.16 – $1,733.51 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $1,265.40 | $28.22 – $624.75 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $1,266.72 | $1,134.77 – $2,586.22 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $1,267.00 | $445.48 – $1,439.39 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,270.00 | $34.12 – $917.57 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $1,271.24 | $289.95 – $3,663.62 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,274.00 | $401.83 – $1,679.13 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $1,274.00 | $401.83 – $1,679.13 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $1,274.00 | $401.83 – $1,679.13 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $1,274.00 | $401.83 – $1,679.13 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,274.00 | $401.83 – $1,679.13 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $1,277.70 | not published |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,282.40 | $293.12 – $3,664.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $1,282.40 | $308.08 – $3,664.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,282.40 | $293.12 – $3,664.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $1,282.40 | $308.08 – $3,664.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,282.40 | $293.12 – $3,664.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,284.23 | $173.51 – $2,125.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $1,285.70 | $221.18 – $918.97 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,290.00 | not published |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $1,292.90 | $433.12 – $1,434.70 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $1,293.11 | $923.65 – $2,586.22 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $1,295.84 | $34.12 – $1,376.82 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,300.80 | $28.22 – $624.75 |