Tc-99m sulfur colloid cost at US hospitals
TC-99M SULFUR COLLOID · HCPCS A9541
$15.17
lowest cash price
$245.70
national median
$2,441.00
highest cash price
667
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $15.17–$2,441.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($370.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($744.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 18 | $26.70 | $59.11 | $248.17 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $41.42 | $104.48 | $265.20 |
| California | 55 | $18.18 | $102.82 | $783.00 |
| Colorado | 17 | $82.15 | $1,086.75 | $2,161.35 |
| Florida | 58 | $143.00 | $697.00 | $2,315.75 |
| Georgia | 23 | $166.36 | $169.26 | $1,515.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $50.56 | $50.56 | $50.56 |
| Illinois | 24 | $112.50 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.30 |
| Indiana | 20 | $150.60 | $335.12 | $977.99 |
| Iowa | 29 | $201.60 | $515.72 | $855.40 |
| Kansas | 3 | $125.63 | $132.60 | $721.96 |
| Kentucky | 24 | $75.60 | $162.31 | $977.99 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $169.26 | $169.26 | $169.26 |
| Maine | 7 | $178.15 | $295.20 | $972.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Michigan | 22 | $67.76 | $254.01 | $340.53 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $112.94 | $131.77 | $308.00 |
| Mississippi | 4 | $37.40 | $43.01 | $56.91 |
| Missouri | 18 | $155.18 | $178.20 | $468.00 |
| Montana | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 12 | $61.00 | $291.90 | $502.35 |
| Nevada | 4 | $90.82 | $174.66 | $243.68 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $449.95 | $449.95 | $449.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 2 | $337.22 | $337.22 | $337.22 |
| New York | 22 | $70.80 | $420.15 | $1,135.86 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $375.73 | $375.73 | $646.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $308.00 | $308.00 | $1,144.00 |
| Ohio | 54 | $51.60 | $142.20 | $1,623.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $163.90 | $252.85 | $720.20 |
| Oregon | 7 | $442.00 | $442.00 | $619.11 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $146.40 | $373.80 | $1,296.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $308.00 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $39.40 | $114.73 | $1,541.72 |
| Texas | 110 | $72.64 | $302.62 | $2,441.00 |
| Virginia | 35 | $44.85 | $99.00 | $2,344.80 |
| Washington | 22 | $15.17 | $641.60 | $652.80 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $64.50 | $199.00 | $448.00 |
| Wisconsin | 26 | $36.71 | $250.00 | $871.60 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $185.02 | $207.93 | $255.36 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $15.17 | $0.13 – $0.18 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $18.18 | $55.24 – $2,045.69 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $26.70 | $30.00 – $595.88 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $31.62 | $104.30 – $2,562.60 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $36.71 | $2,045.69 – $2,045.69 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $37.40 | $266.30 – $266.30 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $38.24 | $127.32 – $2,045.69 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $38.73 | $42.80 – $896.97 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $39.40 | $266.30 – $329.98 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $41.42 | $52.88 – $272.71 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $43.01 | $266.30 – $266.30 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $43.97 | $101.76 – $477.24 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $44.08 | $46.40 – $1,169.52 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $44.40 | $44.40 – $1,531.65 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $44.85 | $20.63 – $195.00 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $45.75 | $20.63 – $276.00 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $46.05 | $109.10 – $2,045.69 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $46.75 | $266.30 – $266.30 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $47.43 | $101.76 – $477.24 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $49.17 | $49.54 – $217.30 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $49.20 | $82.00 – $82.00 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $50.56 | $158.00 – $276.50 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $51.60 | not published |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $51.92 | $44.00 – $595.88 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $52.42 | $18.00 – $72.00 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $52.80 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $52.80 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $52.80 | not published |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $52.80 | not published |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $54.88 | $68.60 – $1,284.39 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $55.66 | $266.30 – $329.98 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $55.95 | $52.88 – $272.71 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $56.91 | $279.62 – $279.62 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $59.11 | $46.00 – $1,531.65 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $60.60 | not published |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $60.83 | $42.56 – $218.00 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $61.00 | $21.00 – $93.00 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $62.78 | $22.50 – $212.80 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $63.48 | $20.63 – $195.00 |