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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $671.33 | $7.43 – $1,235.24 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $671.33 | $7.43 – $1,288.94 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $671.33 | $7.50 – $1,181.53 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $671.33 | $7.43 – $1,275.52 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $671.33 | $7.43 – $1,275.52 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $671.33 | $7.43 – $1,275.52 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $671.33 | $7.43 – $1,275.52 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $671.33 | $7.50 – $1,235.24 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $671.33 | $7.43 – $1,235.24 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $671.33 | $7.43 – $1,208.39 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $678.35 | $8.32 – $366.41 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $863.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $680.77 | $81.20 – $1,021.72 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $684.42 | $2.40 – $306.47 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $703.50 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $703.50 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $708.16 | $81.20 – $163.61 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $715.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $715.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $715.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $715.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $715.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $715.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $715.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $715.00 | not published |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $715.26 | $250.66 – $423.68 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $720.00 | $494.73 – $3,966.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $720.00 | $487.05 – $3,966.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $720.00 | $493.52 – $3,966.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $720.00 | $491.50 – $3,966.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $720.00 | $480.18 – $3,966.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $720.00 | $302.93 – $2,595.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $720.00 | $491.50 – $3,966.00 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $722.88 | $8.58 – $28.00 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $727.35 | $385.47 – $385.47 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $727.35 | $385.47 – $385.47 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $727.35 | $385.47 – $385.47 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $727.35 | $393.90 – $393.90 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $728.00 | $123.43 – $409.00 |