Imaging
Nuclear medicine gastroesophageal reflux study cost in North Carolina
Nuclear medicine gastroesophageal reflux study 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 42 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $1,024 (most listed prices $420–$2,662).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Mostly pediatric and hospital-based.
Cheapest in North Carolina
Total price
Nuclear medicine gastroesophageal reflux study
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 North Carolina, from 42 providers. Most listed prices: $562–$2,313.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $175
- $476
- Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center$562Hospital · CharlotteEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $96.80est. $175 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $398est. $476 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The Outer Banks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $527
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: UNC Health Blue Ridge - Morganton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $527
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UNC Health Blue Ridge price file · checked Sep 2026 - $484est. $562 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $484est. $562 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $484est. $562 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Matthews Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $484est. $562 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $484est. $562 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $484est. $562 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rowan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $486est. $564 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Chowan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $575
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.