Whole-Body Bone Scan (Nuclear Medicine) cost at US hospitals
Nuclear medicine bone and joint imaging, whole body · CPT 78306
$149.04
lowest cash price
$1,570.65
national median
$15,401.55
highest cash price
906
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $149.04–$15,401.55 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,619.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($5,214.14)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,152.48 | $1,152.48 | $3,136.38 |
| Arizona | 17 | $485.75 | $790.34 | $3,155.73 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $296.85 | $634.49 | $5,203.59 |
| California | 88 | $392.94 | $2,121.60 | $4,350.30 |
| Colorado | 17 | $959.98 | $4,728.76 | $14,767.50 |
| Florida | 77 | $1,265.60 | $5,109.37 | $15,401.55 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,017.36 | $1,087.32 | $5,969.21 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $587.20 | $587.20 | $1,056.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $658.35 | $1,537.60 | $3,220.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $934.50 | $1,777.20 | $5,214.14 |
| Iowa | 26 | $188.00 | $1,272.03 | $2,700.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $971.20 | $4,775.50 | $8,605.49 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $786.47 | $1,750.20 | $5,999.15 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $428.48 | $428.48 | $428.48 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,476.10 | $1,967.90 | $2,186.50 |
| Maryland | 2 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $474.88 | $949.00 | $2,082.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $595.10 | $1,197.60 | $2,059.20 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $302.00 | $528.00 | $652.50 |
| Missouri | 20 | $783.75 | $1,045.00 | $6,142.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,540.00 | $1,540.00 | $1,540.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $291.18 | $1,202.50 | $1,794.46 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,022.13 | $1,131.83 | $1,165.86 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,799.85 | $2,799.85 | $2,799.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $369.97 | $473.22 | $571.43 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $475.51 | $475.51 | $3,749.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,003.00 | $1,396.88 | $2,400.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,142.40 | $1,819.20 | $1,846.40 |
| Ohio | 67 | $773.25 | $1,535.40 | $3,157.20 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $606.15 | $1,573.00 | $6,211.27 |
| Oregon | 12 | $149.04 | $1,483.50 | $1,984.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $424.50 | $1,474.20 | $3,787.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $764.50 | $1,661.40 | $6,740.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,538.40 | $1,969.60 | $2,167.20 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $262.64 | $452.25 | $6,474.03 |
| Texas | 116 | $597.51 | $1,823.30 | $13,329.12 |
| Virginia | 42 | $443.90 | $1,561.50 | $8,796.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $807.20 | $1,443.18 | $4,099.68 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $383.00 | $905.50 | $1,750.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $820.23 | $1,400.00 | $3,828.09 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,035.30 | $1,531.62 | $1,763.17 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $1,089.76 | $174.97 – $748.03 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $1,098.51 | $202.29 – $4,031.20 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $1,101.36 | $462.93 – $2,293.45 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $1,101.36 | $390.80 – $2,061.53 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,112.40 | $244.25 – $2,524.32 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $1,112.40 | $244.25 – $2,524.32 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,112.40 | $244.25 – $2,524.32 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,112.40 | $244.25 – $2,524.32 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,119.78 | $85.22 – $9,518.13 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $1,127.70 | not published |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $1,131.83 | $194.38 – $3,440.34 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $1,132.00 | $385.26 – $411.81 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $1,138.25 | $273.41 – $2,718.75 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,138.50 | $29.85 – $721.21 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,142.21 | $36.97 – $535.41 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $1,142.40 | $268.96 – $1,285.20 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $1,143.50 | $29.85 – $2,380.51 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $1,144.80 | not published |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,146.14 | $407.73 – $407.73 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $1,147.57 | $36.97 – $1,219.29 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $1,148.40 | not published |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $1,152.48 | $389.55 – $423.68 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $1,160.00 | $273.41 – $2,718.75 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $1,164.48 | $202.29 – $2,857.60 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $1,164.90 | not published |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $1,165.86 | $561.34 – $2,072.64 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $1,189.10 | $388.31 – $580.27 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $1,195.70 | $291.23 – $1,777.34 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $1,197.49 | $244.25 – $2,524.32 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $1,197.60 | $421.92 – $1,347.30 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $1,197.60 | $421.92 – $1,347.30 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $1,202.50 | $433.40 – $1,924.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,205.45 | $36.97 – $1,336.54 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,206.36 | $282.16 – $2,494.82 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $1,207.20 | $266.25 – $1,919.01 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $1,207.20 | $266.25 – $1,919.01 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $1,207.20 | $272.41 – $1,919.01 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,207.20 | $271.16 – $3,056.97 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,207.20 | $272.52 – $1,919.01 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $1,213.00 | $261.88 – $1,128.00 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $1,213.00 | $261.88 – $1,199.99 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $1,213.00 | $261.88 – $1,178.03 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $1,213.00 | $261.88 – $1,128.00 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $1,213.00 | $261.88 – $1,128.00 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $1,213.00 | $303.23 – $1,003.98 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $1,213.00 | $261.88 – $1,178.03 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $1,216.60 | $445.48 – $1,439.39 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $1,219.80 | $111.63 – $546.54 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $1,224.47 | $382.58 – $631.25 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $1,225.00 | $607.37 – $3,966.00 |