Thyroid imaging cost at US hospitals
HC THYROID IMAGING · CPT 78013
$96.56
lowest cash price
$695.60
national median
$6,934.02
highest cash price
677
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $96.56–$6,934.02 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($707.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,475.77)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $725.76 | $725.76 | $1,187.16 |
| Arizona | 12 | $142.17 | $224.93 | $697.48 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $219.89 | $220.80 | $536.25 |
| California | 73 | $96.56 | $1,110.54 | $2,557.80 |
| Colorado | 14 | $386.86 | $2,001.65 | $5,957.50 |
| Florida | 76 | $586.00 | $2,902.75 | $6,934.02 |
| Georgia | 25 | $333.30 | $464.49 | $1,577.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $273.28 | $273.28 | $997.50 |
| Illinois | 44 | $251.79 | $795.00 | $1,336.30 |
| Indiana | 26 | $624.00 | $894.00 | $2,595.89 |
| Iowa | 18 | $228.48 | $462.60 | $987.10 |
| Kansas | 10 | $2,093.30 | $2,093.30 | $6,887.58 |
| Kentucky | 17 | $281.10 | $871.80 | $4,151.53 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $389.48 | $389.48 | $389.48 |
| Maine | 7 | $707.70 | $903.00 | $1,292.15 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $215.60 | $450.73 | $1,079.00 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $448.22 | $695.02 | $1,136.00 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $309.00 | $350.55 | $418.88 |
| Missouri | 15 | $344.52 | $448.80 | $4,205.23 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 11 | $228.48 | $392.00 | $620.14 |
| Nevada | 2 | $420.66 | $420.66 | $614.59 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,417.90 | $1,417.90 | $1,417.90 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $121.77 | $444.77 | $473.22 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 20 | $420.00 | $475.51 | $2,265.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $478.75 | $478.75 | $1,330.04 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $856.00 | $856.00 | $1,142.40 |
| Ohio | 61 | $445.38 | $846.95 | $1,898.65 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $176.21 | $289.30 | $698.75 |
| Oregon | 9 | $286.08 | $1,852.15 | $1,852.15 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $397.80 | $1,228.80 | $1,510.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $429.50 | $837.50 | $1,003.50 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $956.80 | $1,004.00 | $1,268.00 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $171.64 | $370.16 | $4,553.46 |
| Texas | 120 | $206.55 | $696.75 | $6,909.93 |
| Virginia | 33 | $452.25 | $573.50 | $4,237.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $353.50 | $643.59 | $2,198.00 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $371.50 | $546.00 | $821.00 |
| Wisconsin | 29 | $448.59 | $715.00 | $1,936.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $480.48 | $617.22 | $710.53 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $273.28 | $114.70 – $1,494.50 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $281.10 | $160.54 – $697.97 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $285.92 | $318.69 – $1,647.04 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $286.08 | $16.49 – $55.00 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $287.85 | $17.03 – $1,064.96 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $289.30 | $221.70 – $822.80 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $293.55 | $171.61 – $740.54 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $297.08 | $273.41 – $795.75 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $300.72 | $158.10 – $748.03 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $302.86 | $174.04 – $1,533.86 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $306.63 | $273.41 – $795.75 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $309.00 | $252.39 – $1,158.00 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $309.12 | $139.93 – $735.92 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $315.09 | $139.15 – $901.64 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $317.17 | $139.15 – $979.13 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $318.24 | $343.61 – $1,002.20 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $320.46 | $364.80 – $1,021.44 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $322.69 | $139.93 – $733.84 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $328.72 | $158.10 – $543.31 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $329.28 | $294.98 – $672.28 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $333.15 | $273.41 – $795.75 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $333.30 | $168.90 – $1,067.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $333.30 | $123.97 – $788.20 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $336.14 | $240.10 – $672.28 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $338.40 | not published |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $339.52 | $273.41 – $795.75 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $343.84 | $158.10 – $748.03 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $344.52 | $242.62 – $720.75 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $344.75 | $321.81 – $1,439.81 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $350.55 | $351.63 – $358.66 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $353.50 | not published |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $355.35 | $39.00 – $1,027.00 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | $370.16 | $139.93 – $589.01 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands | Sparta, TN | $370.16 | $74.27 – $589.01 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | $370.16 | $74.27 – $589.01 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas River Park | McMinnville, TN | $370.16 | $74.27 – $589.01 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | $370.20 | $139.93 – $589.01 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $371.50 | $12.87 – $715.22 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $373.10 | $327.69 – $1,552.13 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $373.10 | $338.12 – $1,572.56 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $380.76 | $276.72 – $748.37 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $384.75 | $351.63 – $358.66 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $386.25 | $352.85 – $1,087.00 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $386.86 | $271.19 – $942.84 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $389.48 | $374.59 – $1,018.79 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $390.44 | $156.64 – $908.00 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $392.00 | $180.32 – $784.00 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $392.89 | $242.19 – $1,824.90 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $395.23 | $121.92 – $508.00 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $397.80 | $169.87 – $657.59 |