Imaging
Bone marrow nuclear scan, limited area cost in Pennsylvania
Bone marrow nuclear scan, limited area 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 Pennsylvania
From 97 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $793 (most listed prices $344–$2,074).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Rare study, hospital-based. 78103 (multiple areas) and 78104 (whole body) are sibling codes.
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
Total price
Bone marrow nuclear scan, limited area
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Pennsylvania, from 97 providers. Most listed prices: $406–$2,385.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $301
- $301
- Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center$322Hospital · JohnstownEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $13.30Source: Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $159Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $237est. $301 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heritage Valley Beaver price file · checked Oct 2026 - $237est. $301 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heritage Valley Sewickley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $258est. $322 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $305est. $369 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $305est. $369 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Lankenau Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315est. $379 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $326est. $390 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoenixville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $331est. $395 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC Altoona price file · checked Oct 2026 - $408
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $350est. $414 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Armstrong County 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.