Imaging
Nuclear myocardial perfusion (planar), single study cost in Maryland
Nuclear myocardial perfusion (planar), single 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 Maryland
From 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Maryland.
Nationwide typical: $2,123 (most listed prices $740–$5,876).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Planar imaging is largely replaced by SPECT.
Cheapest in Maryland
Total price
Nuclear myocardial perfusion (planar), single 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 Maryland, from 24 providers. Most listed prices: $590–$1,921.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital$169Hospital · BaltimoreEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $427
- University of Maryland Medical Center$568Hospital · BaltimoreEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $104est. $169 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $362est. $427 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Union Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Maryland Medical CenterNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$503est. $568 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of Maryland Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $575est. $640 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar St Mary's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $663est. $728 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Gbmc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $774est. $839 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UM Baltimore Washington Medical CenterNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$785est. $850 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $800est. $864 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The Johns Hopkins Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,082est. $1,147 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UM St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MedStar Franklin Square Medical CenterNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$1,111est. $1,176 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical CenterNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$1,158est. $1,223 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical CenterNuclear heart scan (planar), single study at rest or stressScan only$1,182est. $1,247 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Nuclear myocardial perfusion (planar), single study
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.