Imaging
Add-on thyroid cancer spread uptake scan cost in Maryland
Add-on thyroid cancer spread uptake scan is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Maryland
From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Maryland.
Nationwide typical: $398 (most listed prices $107–$1,165).
Cheapest in Maryland
- $109
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of Maryland Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $124
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar St Mary's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $163
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Union Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $173
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The Johns Hopkins Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $240
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $322
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $327
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Meritus Medical Center, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $332
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $347
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Frederick Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $350
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $369
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar Harbor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $403
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.