Imaging
CSF shunt patency nuclear scan cost in Kentucky
CSF shunt patency nuclear 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 Kentucky
From 31 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $1,999 (most listed prices $1,036–$4,901).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + other required parts + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hospital-only.
Cheapest in Kentucky
Total price
CSF shunt patency nuclear scan
The scan + other required parts + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + other required parts + 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 Kentucky, from 31 providers. Most listed prices: $1,063–$4,994.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Deaconess Union County Hospital$374Hospital · MorganfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $374
- CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East$914Hospital · LexingtonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $246
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $261Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $291
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $291
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest price file · checked Oct 2026 - $321
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $196est. $374 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Deaconess Union County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $196est. $374 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Henderson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $425
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: King's Daughters Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $678
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $464est. $914 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East price file · checked Oct 2026 - $942
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph HospitalNuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shuntScan only$544est. $1,063 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph 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.