Imaging
Nuclear heart scan for shunt detection cost in North Carolina
Nuclear heart scan for shunt detection 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 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $810 (most listed prices $297–$2,226).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $287
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $494
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: WakeMed Cary Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookNuclear heart scan for shunt detectionScan only$494
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - Wake price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $717
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $817
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $817
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $817
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Matthews Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $817
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $817
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $817
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rowan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - ECU Health Beaufort Hospital - a campus of ECU Health Medical CenterNuclear heart scan for shunt detectionScan only$835
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: ECU Health Beaufort Hospital - a campus of ECU Hea price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $861
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte 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.