Imaging
Liver elastography, transient/vibration (FibroScan), with interpretation cost in Massachusetts
Liver elastography, transient/vibration (FibroScan), with interpretation 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 Massachusetts
From 20 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Massachusetts.
Nationwide typical: $246 (most listed prices $107–$594).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hepatology and GI offices usually bill 91200 globally (no modifier). Hospital outpatient departments may bill the technical and professional components separately. Shear-wave elastography done with ultrasound imaging (76981-76983) is a different service.
Cheapest in Massachusetts
Total price
Liver elastography, transient/vibration (FibroScan), with interpretation
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + 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 Massachusetts, from 20 providers. Most listed prices: $89.02–$512.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $89.02
- $89.02
- North Adams Regional Hospital$89.02Hospital · North AdamsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $43.70est. $89.02 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Berkshire Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $43.70est. $89.02 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $43.70est. $89.02 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $48est. $93.32 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Brigham and Women's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $48est. $93.32 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $48est. $93.32 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Massachusetts General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $228est. $273 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Boston Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $277est. $322 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cape Cod Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $279est. $324 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Charlton Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $279est. $324 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $279est. $324 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tobey Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $285est. $331 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Falmouth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Liver elastography, transient/vibration (FibroScan), with interpretation
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.