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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $630.24 | $437.05 – $951.22 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $637.50 | $183.86 – $409.00 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $642.20 | $385.47 – $400.89 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $643.59 | $780.44 – $1,457.42 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $644.80 | $128.48 – $838.08 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $645.12 | $318.49 – $1,071.01 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $649.00 | $205.80 – $480.50 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $656.40 | $326.56 – $326.56 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $662.20 | $315.54 – $1,439.39 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $663.00 | $275.44 – $275.44 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $670.80 | $128.48 – $554.37 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $863.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $673.01 | $171.74 – $1,021.72 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $676.80 | not published |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $681.12 | $437.05 – $951.22 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $684.42 | $5.75 – $679.25 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $685.80 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $686.67 | $330.35 – $1,748.90 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $694.98 | $162.47 – $1,053.00 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $694.98 | $162.47 – $1,053.00 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $694.98 | $168.45 – $1,053.00 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $694.98 | $408.43 – $1,053.00 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $695.02 | $380.88 – $1,201.33 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $695.02 | $380.88 – $1,201.33 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $695.02 | $380.88 – $1,201.33 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $695.02 | $380.88 – $2,625.55 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $695.02 | $380.88 – $1,201.33 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $695.60 | $15.81 – $739.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $188.91 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $188.91 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $185.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $188.91 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $188.91 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $188.91 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $185.48 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $185.48 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $188.91 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $185.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $696.75 | $171.74 – $188.91 |