Nuclear Medicine
Kidney scan with flow and function, single study with drug (Lasix/captopril renogram) cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 108 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina, from 108 providers. Most listed prices: $810–$3,146.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $322
- Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital$425Hospital · MurphyEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- CarolinaEast Medical Center$640Hospital · New BernEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $169est. $322 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Erlanger Western Carolina HospitalKidney nuclear scan of blood flow and function, with drugScan only$272est. $425 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $487est. $640 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $668
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $523est. $676 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint ThomasKidney nuclear scan of blood flow and function, with drugScan only$718
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $579est. $732 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $624est. $777 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $632est. $785 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $632est. $785 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $797
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sampson Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalKidney nuclear scan of blood flow and function, with drugScan only$668est. $821 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · 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.