Imaging

CSF shunt patency nuclear scan cost in Washington

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 Washington

$2,046Typical
$1,167 – $3,025Most listed prices

From 37 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.

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 Washington

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.

$384Lowest est. total
$2,046Typical
$4,406Highest

In Washington, from 37 providers. Most listed prices: $1,167–$3,025.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital
    Hospital · Lynnwood, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $59.97est. $384 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

  2. Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus
    Hospital · Everett, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $524

    The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

  3. Prosser Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Prosser, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $69.30est. $646 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  4. Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital
    Hospital · Spokane, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $708

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  5. Swedish Issaquah
    Hospital · Issaquah, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $982

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  6. Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus
    Hospital · Seattle, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $982

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill
    Hospital · Seattle, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $982

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. Kadlec Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Richland, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $1,012

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  9. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
    Hospital · Vancouver, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $1,086

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  10. Confluence Health Hospital
    Hospital · Wenatchee, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $1,100

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  11. St. Clare Hospital
    Hospital · Lakewood, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $793est. $1,106 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  12. St. Anthony Hospital
    Hospital · Gig Harbor, WA
    Nuclear scan to check brain fluid (CSF) shunt
    Scan only
    $837est. $1,165 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

See all prices for CSF shunt patency nuclear scan

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.