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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $1,389.96 | $162.47 – $1,246.46 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $1,389.96 | $168.45 – $1,246.46 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $1,389.96 | $408.43 – $1,311.10 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,392.50 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,392.50 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,392.50 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,392.50 | $397.85 – $522.35 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,392.50 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,392.50 | $397.85 – $753.69 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,392.50 | $397.85 – $409.55 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,654.06 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,570.25 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,570.25 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,682.00 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,396.88 | $36.09 – $2,458.50 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,654.06 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,654.06 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,654.06 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,654.06 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,396.88 | $36.09 – $2,570.25 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,570.25 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,396.88 | $35.73 – $2,514.38 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $1,398.96 | $37.08 – $85.36 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,400.00 | not published |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $1,403.85 | $377.49 – $1,552.13 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $1,403.85 | $502.69 – $1,572.56 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $1,405.00 | $607.37 – $3,966.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,419.00 | $327.00 – $822.80 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $1,422.20 | $59.00 – $527.53 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $1,439.12 | $273.41 – $2,718.75 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $1,443.18 | $780.44 – $3,558.73 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $1,444.00 | $286.53 – $2,068.32 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $1,448.91 | $780.44 – $4,270.48 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $1,451.24 | $202.29 – $4,182.37 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,453.86 | $180.00 – $2,405.90 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $1,463.20 | $60.60 – $219.54 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $1,464.45 | $381.72 – $396.99 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $1,464.45 | not published |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $1,474.20 | $78.72 – $546.72 |