Imaging
Nuclear brain scan, vascular flow only cost in Washington
Nuclear brain scan, vascular flow only 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
From 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $782 (most listed prices $302–$3,040).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hospital-only (brain-death studies).
Cheapest in Washington
Total price
Nuclear brain scan, vascular flow only
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 Washington, from 27 providers. Most listed prices: $624–$1,424.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $622
- MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital$624Hospital · TacomaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $624
- $590est. $622 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clare Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $592est. $624 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $592est. $624 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MultiCare Allenmore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $592est. $624 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Auburn Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $592est. $624 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Covington Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $592est. $624 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $620est. $652 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Capital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $622est. $654 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Anthony Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $625est. $657 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $642est. $674 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Francis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's HospitalNuclear brain scan, blood flow onlyScan only$708
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Childre price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $678est. $710 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph Medical Center 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.