Thyroid mets imag whole body cost at US hospitals
HC THYROID METS IMAG WHOLE BODY · CPT 78018
$289.20
lowest cash price
$2,013.75
national median
$5,323.20
highest cash price
10
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $289.20–$5,323.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($3,225.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($2,013.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $289.20 | $289.20 | $289.20 |
| Ohio | 3 | $1,128.00 | $2,013.75 | $2,506.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $1,574.40 | $3,225.60 | $5,323.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $289.20 | $482.00 – $482.00 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,128.00 | $526.57 – $947.83 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $1,574.40 | $64.97 – $1,968.00 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,004.60 | $103.40 – $2,839.85 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $2,013.75 | $537.00 – $2,416.50 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,506.50 | $554.73 – $3,007.80 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $3,225.60 | $72.32 – $4,300.80 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $3,225.60 | $72.32 – $4,300.80 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $3,900.80 | $72.32 – $4,388.40 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,323.20 | $67.80 – $7,541.20 |