Nuclear Medicine
Kidney scan with flow and function, single study with drug (Lasix/captopril renogram) cost in Minnesota
Kidney scan with flow and function, single study with drug (Lasix/captopril renogram) 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 Minnesota
From 72 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $1,469 (most listed prices $571–$3,724).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Pharmacologic intervention means an ACE inhibitor and/or a diuretic. Multiple studies (e.g. baseline plus captopril) are 78709.
Cheapest in Minnesota
Total price
Kidney scan with flow and function, single study with drug (Lasix/captopril renogram)
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 Minnesota, from 72 providers. Most listed prices: $498–$2,111.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $221
- $246
- Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc.$286Hospital · Le SueurEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $101Source: Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $101Source: Range Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterKidney nuclear scan of blood flow and function, with drugRead only$125Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $68.20est. $221 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lakewood Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $93.10est. $246 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ridgeview Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $256Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc.Kidney nuclear scan of blood flow and function, with drugScan only$133est. $286 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $291Source: Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Stevens Community Medical Center IncKidney nuclear scan of blood flow and function, with drugScan only$171est. $324 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul HospitalsKidney nuclear scan of blood flow and function, with drugRead only$331Source: Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul Ho price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $198est. $351 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Madison Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System Red WingKidney nuclear scan of blood flow and function, with drugRead only$351Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing 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.