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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| akron general | Akron, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $180.00 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $200.00 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | $130.00 | $56.56 – $208.42 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $200.00 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $180.00 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $200.00 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $180.00 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $130.00 | $56.56 – $199.71 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $200.00 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $200.00 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $130.00 | $43.60 – $200.00 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $130.00 | $0.01 – $200.00 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $130.29 | $42.56 – $153.00 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $131.71 | $42.56 – $153.00 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $131.77 | $43.94 – $213.55 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $131.77 | $43.94 – $213.55 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $131.77 | $43.94 – $213.55 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $131.77 | $27.46 – $376.80 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $131.77 | $43.94 – $213.55 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $132.60 | $77.24 – $280.74 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $133.80 | not published |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $133.80 | $315.30 – $315.30 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $134.52 | $52.44 – $214.32 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $135.00 | $315.30 – $315.30 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $137.00 | $274.00 – $274.00 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $138.88 | $12.43 – $634.32 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $139.73 | $64.39 – $248.82 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $142.20 | not published |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $142.20 | not published |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $143.00 | $33.60 – $1,390.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $143.00 | $41.60 – $649.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $143.00 | $47.00 – $1,575.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $144.19 | $57.70 – $367.70 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $144.50 | $289.00 – $289.00 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $145.00 | $290.00 – $290.00 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $146.40 | $499.68 – $2,404.48 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $146.96 | $28.00 – $212.80 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $148.09 | $84.57 – $367.70 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $150.04 | $106.48 – $234.74 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $150.60 | $224.00 – $224.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $150.60 | $224.00 – $224.00 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $152.57 | $20.75 – $180.03 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $153.67 | $42.56 – $376.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $155.18 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $156.51 | $178.95 – $223.16 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $158.40 | $39.60 – $237.60 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $158.40 | $71.28 – $237.60 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $158.40 | $121.59 – $419.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $159.92 | $1,615.51 – $1,615.51 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $162.31 | $98.76 – $367.70 |