Imaging
Quantitative differential lung ventilation and perfusion (V/Q) scan cost in Kentucky
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 Kentucky
From 39 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
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 Kentucky
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 Kentucky, from 39 providers. Most listed prices: $498–$2,633.
Cheapest totals nearby
- UofL Health - UofL Hospital$386Hospital · LouisvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $498
- Norton Brownsboro Hospital$498Hospital · LouisvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Deaconess Union County HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialRead only$33.60Source: Deaconess Union County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, IncLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialRead only$331Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- UofL Health - UofL HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$314est. $386 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Norton Audubon HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$426est. $498 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +5 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Norton Audubon Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$471est. $543 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UofL Health - Shelbyville HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$497est. $570 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UofL Health - Medical Center SouthwestLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$589
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph BereaLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$542est. $614 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea price file · checked Oct 2026 - Owensboro Health Regional HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$625
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph EastLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$568est. $640 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East price file · checked Oct 2026 - UofL Health - Jewish HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$589est. $661 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$666
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph 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.