Imaging
Nuclear heart scan for infarct (pyrophosphate), planar cost in California
Nuclear heart scan for infarct (pyrophosphate), planar 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 California
From 133 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $898 (most listed prices $369–$3,182).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
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Cheapest in California
Total price
Nuclear heart scan for infarct (pyrophosphate), planar
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 California, from 133 providers. Most listed prices: $493–$3,376.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center$100Hospital · TorranceEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Adventist Health Mendocino Coast$140Hospital · Fort BraggEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $167
- $43.46est. $100 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $82.50est. $140 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110est. $167 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalNuclear heart scan for heart attack damage, planarScan only$280est. $337 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $283est. $340 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $407
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $433
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Colorado River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $377est. $434 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $379est. $436 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: El Centro Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $447
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $393est. $450 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $393est. $450 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Nuclear heart scan for infarct (pyrophosphate), planar
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.