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HIDA scan (hepatobiliary imaging), without drug cost in Illinois
HIDA scan (hepatobiliary imaging), without drug 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 Illinois
From 146 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $1,365 (most listed prices $481–$3,372).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: If sincalide or morphine is given, the study is 78227, a separate bundle.
Cheapest in Illinois
Total price
HIDA scan (hepatobiliary imaging), without drug
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Illinois, from 146 providers. Most listed prices: $478–$2,921.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $156
- Methodist Hospital of Chicago dba Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville$156Hospital · ChicagoEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $156
- $56.69Source: Loretto Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $88est. $156 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Thorek Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Hospital of Chicago dba Thorek Memorial Hospital AndersonvilleHIDA scan (liver and gallbladder nuclear imaging)Scan only$88est. $156 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Methodist Hospital of Chicago dba Thorek Memorial price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $88.38est. $156 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $88.38est. $156 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113est. $181 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: McDonough County District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $154est. $222 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Horizon Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $194est. $261 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Washington County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $195est. $263 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kirby Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $199est. $267 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sarah Bush Lincoln price file · checked Oct 2026 - $199est. $267 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: SBL Fayette County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network)HIDA scan (liver and gallbladder nuclear imaging)Scan only$316
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago price fil · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for HIDA scan (hepatobiliary imaging), without drug
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.