Imaging
CSF shunt patency nuclear scan cost in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
From 73 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania, from 73 providers. Most listed prices: $1,380–$7,437.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $791
- $791
- $1,122
- $13.32Source: Saint Vincent Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $16.28Source: Canonsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $579
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC Muncy price file · checked Oct 2026 - $579
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC Wellsboro price file · checked Oct 2026 - $613
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $626
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Lansdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $628
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC Kane price file · checked Oct 2026 - $642
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Frankford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $642
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Methodist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Center CityNuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shuntScan only$652
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Cen price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $657
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Clarion Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $710
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Moses Taylor 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.