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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $420.55 | $60.19 – $1,345.10 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $421.44 | $403.57 – $951.22 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $424.80 | $174.50 – $436.97 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $428.40 | not published |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $430.15 | $126.43 – $1,434.70 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick, NJ | $439.15 | $112.03 – $1,021.05 |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | Manahawkin, NJ | $439.15 | $112.03 – $461.11 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $440.40 | $7.18 – $1,040.54 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $440.64 | $25.51 – $2,478.60 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $441.00 | $149.77 – $848.52 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $442.20 | $71.47 – $678.82 |
| Bayshore Medical Center | Holmdel, NJ | $444.77 | $112.03 – $1,021.05 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune City, NJ | $444.77 | $110.10 – $1,158.70 |
| Riverview Medical Center | Red Bank, NJ | $444.77 | $112.03 – $1,021.05 |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | Perth Amboy, NJ | $445.16 | $112.03 – $1,021.05 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $445.16 | $100.18 – $1,081.39 |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $448.80 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $448.80 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $448.80 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $448.80 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $449.28 | $402.48 – $917.28 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $452.25 | $62.36 – $910.18 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $452.25 | $75.80 – $791.28 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $452.25 | $41.05 – $813.24 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $452.25 | $57.02 – $790.69 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $452.25 | $62.36 – $910.18 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $452.25 | $62.36 – $870.49 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $452.25 | $62.36 – $813.24 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $452.25 | $62.36 – $850.31 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $452.25 | $57.02 – $936.12 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $452.25 | $102.63 – $850.31 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $452.25 | $102.63 – $850.31 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $452.25 | $62.36 – $790.69 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $458.64 | $327.60 – $917.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $459.55 | $60.19 – $527.53 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $460.03 | $656.66 – $1,831.85 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $461.04 | $263.30 – $1,144.78 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $463.98 | $119.39 – $720.75 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $463.98 | $162.47 – $878.33 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $463.98 | $162.47 – $879.65 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $463.98 | $168.45 – $873.70 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $463.98 | $291.30 – $703.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $468.86 | $8.07 – $353.44 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $471.25 | $170.38 – $874.53 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Hackensack, NJ | $473.22 | $55.16 – $1,166.24 |
| Palisades Medical Center | North Bergen, NJ | $473.22 | $60.84 – $1,021.05 |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $473.40 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $474.76 | $122.53 – $549.12 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $475.00 | $124.23 – $425.07 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center | NY 10016, NY | $475.51 | $10.00 – $748.54 |