Thyroid uptake measurement cost at US hospitals
HC THYROID UPTAKE MEASUREMENT · CPT 78012
$49.40
lowest cash price
$591.25
national median
$5,880.56
highest cash price
665
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $49.40–$5,880.56 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($535.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,435.14)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,511.64 | $1,511.64 | $1,511.64 |
| Arizona | 9 | $82.14 | $171.64 | $243.36 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $118.97 | $190.65 | $441.00 |
| California | 78 | $126.65 | $1,146.90 | $2,348.95 |
| Colorado | 16 | $241.19 | $1,075.86 | $4,466.07 |
| Florida | 75 | $49.40 | $2,874.00 | $5,880.56 |
| Georgia | 25 | $134.09 | $476.19 | $3,056.83 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $273.28 | $273.28 | $997.50 |
| Illinois | 37 | $223.41 | $720.00 | $1,361.52 |
| Indiana | 26 | $566.40 | $580.20 | $796.17 |
| Iowa | 19 | $171.20 | $363.92 | $900.80 |
| Kansas | 10 | $440.40 | $2,435.14 | $4,440.69 |
| Kentucky | 18 | $297.00 | $796.17 | $1,283.51 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $389.48 | $389.48 | $389.48 |
| Maine | 7 | $535.70 | $535.70 | $1,147.20 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 24 | $164.08 | $549.70 | $1,426.00 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $754.40 | $1,538.40 | $1,552.94 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $202.88 | $266.60 | $317.75 |
| Missouri | 17 | $228.25 | $591.25 | $4,985.54 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 13 | $148.12 | $343.14 | $795.60 |
| Nevada | 1 | $265.68 | $265.68 | $265.68 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $678.35 | $678.35 | $678.35 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $167.42 | $325.99 | $473.22 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 21 | $475.51 | $475.51 | $2,265.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $270.50 | $671.33 | $863.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $653.60 | $653.60 | $1,069.60 |
| Ohio | 62 | $319.20 | $856.50 | $1,851.85 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $134.03 | $134.03 | $892.45 |
| Oregon | 10 | $440.64 | $567.75 | $722.88 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $367.80 | $1,228.80 | $1,713.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $288.00 | $598.80 | $1,150.00 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $857.60 | $876.80 | $921.60 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $134.09 | $266.91 | $2,808.62 |
| Texas | 114 | $106.35 | $589.22 | $5,215.00 |
| Virginia | 33 | $289.80 | $420.00 | $5,184.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $272.30 | $478.80 | $1,610.00 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $196.00 | $406.00 | $511.50 |
| Wisconsin | 28 | $295.90 | $567.10 | $1,222.00 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $278.46 | $278.46 | $278.46 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | $4,642.04 | $79.98 – $163.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | $4,826.21 | $848.52 – $2,099.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | $4,829.00 | $641.10 – $2,155.38 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $4,897.58 | $97.17 – $486.83 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $4,897.58 | $97.17 – $486.83 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $4,985.54 | $119.03 – $334.48 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $5,184.00 | $45.25 – $848.52 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $5,213.60 | $321.57 – $946.29 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $5,215.00 | $79.58 – $588.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $5,345.96 | $848.52 – $848.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | $5,406.00 | $641.10 – $2,274.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $5,474.00 | $641.10 – $2,274.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $5,516.17 | $848.52 – $2,034.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $5,790.00 | $641.10 – $1,898.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $5,880.56 | $848.52 – $2,099.91 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $97.17 – $486.83 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $106.46 – $920.33 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $106.46 – $920.33 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $106.46 – $920.33 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $106.46 – $920.33 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $106.46 – $920.33 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $135.52 – $135.52 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $106.46 – $920.33 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $106.46 – $920.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,034.04 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,071.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,155.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,006.82 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,068.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $2,056.62 – $2,099.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,252.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,068.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,099.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,135.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $848.52 – $1,986.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,155.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $848.52 – $1,953.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $848.52 – $1,984.03 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $634.65 – $848.52 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $20.73 – $904.69 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $80.86 – $588.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $80.86 – $588.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $80.86 – $588.24 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $33.63 – $983.16 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $33.24 – $983.16 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $36.86 – $848.52 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $17.72 – $703.20 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $18.43 – $703.20 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $60.71 – $471.74 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $60.71 – $471.74 |