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 Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,623.00 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,623.00 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $1,623.00 | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | $1,647.22 | $70.00 – $1,650.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $1,673.00 | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $1,711.78 | $70.00 – $1,650.17 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | $1,747.00 | $1,239.81 – $2,254.20 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $1,751.51 | $183.75 – $1,650.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | $2,026.00 | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | $2,030.00 | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | $2,115.00 | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $2,141.00 | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | $2,161.35 | $1,239.81 – $2,254.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $2,171.00 | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $2,315.75 | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $2,344.80 | not published |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $2,441.00 | $104.39 – $1,239.81 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $2,254.20 – $2,254.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $1,239.81 – $2,254.20 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $1,239.81 – $2,254.20 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $1,239.81 – $2,254.20 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $1,239.81 – $1,239.81 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $1,991.21 – $1,991.21 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $320.84 – $1,991.21 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $409.07 – $409.07 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $409.07 – $1,063.67 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $409.07 – $409.07 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $409.07 – $1,063.67 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | not published | $409.07 – $775.31 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | not published | $409.07 – $409.07 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | not published | $320.84 – $320.84 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | not published | $207.71 – $4,444.53 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | not published | $4,444.53 – $4,444.53 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | not published | $207.71 – $4,444.53 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | not published | $207.71 – $4,444.53 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $207.71 – $4,444.53 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | not published | $207.71 – $4,444.53 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $207.71 – $4,444.53 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | not published | $207.71 – $4,444.53 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $207.71 – $4,026.15 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | not published | $107.74 – $107.74 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $107.74 – $107.74 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | not published | $58.83 – $58.83 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | not published | $58.83 – $58.83 |
| CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital - Atlanta | Atlanta, TX | not published | $52.88 – $751.40 |
| Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center | Alamogordo, NM | not published | $318.52 – $318.52 |