Imaging
Quantitative differential lung ventilation and perfusion (V/Q) scan cost in Colorado
Quantitative differential lung ventilation and perfusion (V/Q) scan 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 Colorado
From 52 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $1,465 (most listed prices $529–$3,959).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Colorado
Total price
Quantitative differential lung ventilation and perfusion (V/Q) scan
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 Colorado, from 52 providers. Most listed prices: $1,057–$13,441.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $185
- $185
- Delta County Memorial Hospital$395Hospital · DeltaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- East Morgan County HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialRead only$54.34Source: East Morgan County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $113est. $185 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Sep 2026 - $113est. $185 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Delta County Memorial HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$322est. $395 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Delta County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - Denver Health Medical CenterLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$415est. $487 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sterling Regional Medical CenterLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$835est. $907 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sterling Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCHealth Highlands Ranch HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$974est. $1,047 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Anthony Summit Medical CenterLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$1,080est. $1,153 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Anthony Summit Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Banner North Colorado Medical CenterLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$1,121est. $1,193 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Banner North Colorado Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCHealth Broomfield HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$1,137est. $1,209 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Broomfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCHealth Grandview HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$1,137est. $1,209 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Grandview Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCHealth Longs Peak HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$1,137est. $1,209 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Longs Peak 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.