Tc-99m pertechnetate per mci cost at US hospitals
TC-99M PERTECHNETATE PER MCI · HCPCS A9512
$1.26
lowest cash price
$18.67
national median
$235.55
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 $1.26–$235.55 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($102.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($34.70)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 13 | $9.44 | $33.41 | $93.71 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $5.00 | $31.20 | $37.05 |
| California | 46 | $1.56 | $37.26 | $234.30 |
| Colorado | 13 | $4.14 | $6.53 | $49.00 |
| Florida | 43 | $1.48 | $24.05 | $218.78 |
| Georgia | 21 | $10.44 | $85.97 | $85.97 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Illinois | 24 | $1.65 | $4.20 | $151.80 |
| Indiana | 19 | $8.41 | $26.40 | $88.80 |
| Iowa | 31 | $1.26 | $99.30 | $205.36 |
| Kansas | 2 | $78.71 | $78.71 | $91.07 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $3.00 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5.98 | $5.98 | $5.98 |
| Maine | 7 | $15.50 | $85.00 | $143.00 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 21 | $2.24 | $9.00 | $9.71 |
| Minnesota | 15 | $11.47 | $13.38 | $108.00 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $9.39 | $9.39 | $9.39 |
| Missouri | 16 | $3.45 | $5.50 | $68.10 |
| Montana | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1.26 | $2.52 | $119.14 |
| Nevada | 4 | $33.21 | $36.78 | $61.25 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $102.10 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.69 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $108.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $108.00 |
| Ohio | 41 | $5.45 | $22.10 | $40.74 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $12.35 | $48.10 | $138.05 |
| Oregon | 6 | $41.72 | $93.63 | $93.63 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $2.40 | $42.60 | $81.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $108.00 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Tennessee | 32 | $3.75 | $29.53 | $213.20 |
| Texas | 69 | $3.30 | $58.98 | $235.55 |
| Virginia | 39 | $3.00 | $7.50 | $225.60 |
| Washington | 28 | $2.00 | $24.00 | $64.92 |
| West Virginia | 9 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $97.50 |
| Wisconsin | 26 | $1.79 | $4.00 | $209.55 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $5.46 | $16.43 | $18.67 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $10.44 | not published |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $10.44 | not published |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $10.44 | not published |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $11.16 | $5.75 – $20.28 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $11.25 | $8.41 – $73.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $11.25 | $8.41 – $73.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $11.25 | $8.41 – $75.92 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $11.47 | $0.72 – $1.71 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $11.47 | $0.72 – $1.71 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $11.47 | $0.72 – $1.71 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $11.55 | $33.46 – $33.46 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $11.55 | $33.46 – $33.46 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $11.55 | not published |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $11.55 | $33.46 – $33.46 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $11.93 | $1.69 – $53.60 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $11.93 | $0.79 – $17.42 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $12.16 | $1.69 – $51.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $12.35 | $1.81 – $1.81 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $12.74 | $4.57 – $28.70 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $13.38 | $0.79 – $17.64 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $13.38 | $0.79 – $17.64 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $13.38 | $0.79 – $17.64 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $13.38 | $0.78 – $11.13 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $13.38 | $0.79 – $17.64 |
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $13.44 | $192.00 – $249.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | $14.00 | $33.06 – $33.06 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $14.97 | $2.18 – $29.20 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $15.50 | $1.59 – $109,179.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $15.64 | $23.69 – $23.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $15.90 | $23.69 – $23.69 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $15.99 | $1.84 – $43.74 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $15.99 | $1.26 – $10.53 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $15.99 | $1.26 – $10.53 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $15.99 | $1.26 – $10.93 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $15.99 | $1.84 – $37.80 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $16.17 | $1.69 – $44.25 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $16.43 | $11.44 – $25.22 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | $16.68 | $10.47 – $70.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $16.90 | $1.81 – $1.81 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $16.96 | $1.26 – $18.01 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $17.40 | $1.93 – $3.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $17.40 | $1.93 – $3.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $17.40 | $1.93 – $3.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $17.40 | $1.93 – $3.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $17.40 | $1.93 – $3.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $17.40 | $1.93 – $3.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $17.40 | $1.93 – $3.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $17.40 | $1.93 – $3.84 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | $18.50 | $1.97 – $16.47 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $18.53 | $3.39 – $162.30 |