Imaging
Quantitative differential lung ventilation and perfusion (V/Q) scan cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 68 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina, from 68 providers. Most listed prices: $470–$1,611.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $315
- $381
- ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital$427Hospital · AhoskieEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- The Outer Banks HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$243est. $315 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The Outer Banks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Caldwell Memorial HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$309est. $381 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Caldwell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$355est. $427 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Health Lake Norman HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$390est. $462 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $393est. $465 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: WakeMed Cary Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$393est. $465 total
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 - Betsy Johnson HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$400est. $472 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Bladen County HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$400est. $472 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bladen County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$400est. $472 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Highsmith-Rainey Specialty HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$400est. $472 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $400est. $472 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hoke Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - ECU Health Chowan HospitalLung ventilation and blood flow (V/Q) scan, quantitative differentialScan only$477
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Chowan 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.