Tc-99m exametazime diag cost at US hospitals
TC-99M EXAMETAZIME DIAG · HCPCS A9521
$230.43
lowest cash price
$2,135.70
national median
$21,510.00
highest cash price
504
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $230.43–$21,510.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Nov 1, 2025 ($1,515.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($5,887.26)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 14 | $402.62 | $595.32 | $2,715.79 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $482.85 | $611.86 | $2,169.70 |
| California | 81 | $270.76 | $2,868.49 | $3,172.99 |
| Colorado | 13 | $910.13 | $8,385.00 | $18,490.00 |
| Florida | 49 | $2,236.65 | $8,623.00 | $21,510.00 |
| Georgia | 23 | $1,096.68 | $2,166.26 | $4,566.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $384.64 | $384.64 | $4,214.97 |
| Illinois | 29 | $1,203.51 | $4,383.40 | $4,383.40 |
| Indiana | 16 | $2,007.92 | $2,007.92 | $2,270.40 |
| Iowa | 29 | $1,605.60 | $5,730.25 | $7,382.05 |
| Kansas | 5 | $10,215.71 | $10,215.71 | $15,086.16 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $1,176.00 | $1,176.00 | $7,597.96 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,025.96 | $1,025.96 | $1,025.96 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 23 | $577.36 | $1,280.24 | $5,883.57 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $1,550.11 | $1,808.46 | $1,808.46 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $516.80 | $674.10 | $804.75 |
| Missouri | 14 | $471.30 | $525.80 | $5,683.20 |
| Montana | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | $1,090.50 | $2,625.84 | $4,516.90 |
| Nevada | 4 | $354.24 | $382.80 | $494.21 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $802.34 | $802.34 | $802.34 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $802.34 | $802.34 | $2,958.76 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $1,802.50 | $5,141.93 | $5,141.93 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $3,443.20 | $3,443.20 | $3,443.20 |
| Ohio | 45 | $545.60 | $2,033.20 | $3,058.54 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $971.85 | $2,290.60 | $2,832.07 |
| Oregon | 6 | $1,844.16 | $1,844.16 | $5,931.69 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $566.40 | $3,301.50 | $9,442.80 |
| South Carolina | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | $3,443.20 | $3,443.20 | $3,443.20 |
| Tennessee | 31 | $230.43 | $1,125.76 | $8,569.33 |
| Texas | 69 | $494.55 | $3,218.16 | $20,623.39 |
| Virginia | 27 | $512.70 | $546.00 | $6,224.00 |
| Washington | 28 | $421.60 | $2,952.40 | $4,112.64 |
| West Virginia | 7 | $1,089.00 | $1,870.00 | $3,245.00 |
| Wisconsin | 24 | $717.20 | $1,515.00 | $3,733.85 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $761.46 | $761.46 | $761.46 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $4,383.40 | not published |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $4,463.76 | $3,241.54 – $7,196.22 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $4,516.90 | $1,138.26 – $6,016.52 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $4,566.00 | not published |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $4,566.00 | not published |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | $4,588.00 | $4,807.74 – $4,807.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $4,588.40 | $4,807.74 – $4,807.74 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $4,600.20 | $743.69 – $1,671.27 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $4,709.88 | $1,835.66 – $2,458.43 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $4,749.24 | $1,590.91 – $2,458.43 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $4,754.54 | $2,056.76 – $4,246.84 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | $4,767.08 | $4,807.74 – $4,807.74 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $4,931.19 | $753.38 – $1,506.76 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $4,996.00 | $1,835.66 – $4,246.84 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $5,005.65 | $347.61 – $2,502.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | $5,100.80 | $4,807.74 – $4,807.74 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,769.66 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,461.14 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,461.14 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,872.50 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $5,141.93 | $1,742.80 – $10,283.85 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,769.66 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,769.66 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,769.66 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,769.66 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,461.14 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,461.14 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $5,141.93 | $818.39 – $9,255.47 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $5,355.73 | $802.34 – $3,668.67 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $5,585.17 | $2,644.26 – $4,230.77 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $5,683.20 | $2,644.26 – $2,644.26 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $5,730.25 | $802.34 – $6,088.39 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $5,883.57 | $862.77 – $2,568.42 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $5,883.57 | $862.77 – $1,252.41 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $5,883.57 | $862.77 – $1,252.41 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $5,883.57 | $862.77 – $2,556.07 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $5,883.57 | $862.77 – $1,252.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $5,887.26 | $3,445.55 – $3,445.55 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | $5,894.03 | $70.00 – $10,578.66 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $5,931.69 | $2,407.02 – $2,407.02 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $6,224.00 | $2,458.43 – $2,458.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $6,244.52 | $2,644.26 – $4,230.77 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | $6,312.44 | $70.00 – $10,578.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $6,497.16 | $2,644.26 – $4,230.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | $6,745.24 | $2,644.26 – $4,230.77 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | $6,815.48 | $70.00 – $10,578.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | $6,934.68 | $2,644.26 – $2,644.26 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $7,031.17 | $802.34 – $7,031.17 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | $7,373.08 | $2,056.76 – $4,246.84 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $7,382.05 | $909.16 – $7,382.05 |