Imaging
Thyroid / neck soft-tissue ultrasound cost in Pennsylvania
Thyroid / neck soft-tissue ultrasound 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 Pennsylvania
From 153 hospital and 4 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $540 (most listed prices $181–$1,378).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
Total price
Thyroid / neck soft-tissue ultrasound
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 Pennsylvania, from 155 providers. Most listed prices: $183–$1,350.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Penn Highlands Mon Valley$89.60Hospital · MonongahelaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $92
- $100
- $62.40Source: UPMC Kane price file · checked Oct 2026
- $81Source: Warren General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $26.40est. $89.60 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn Highlands Mon Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28.80est. $92 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Meadville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $98.43Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Chia Endocrinology & WellnessScreening thyroid ultrasound by Dr. Hasan - Standard Membership · Ultrasound thyroid (member)All-inAddon$100
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. $100 per ultrasound beginning Fall 2026. Requires Standard membership at $130/month and a $390 initial consultation; membership billing starts after 30 days. Membership cancellation requires 60 days' notice; $300 fee to rejoin after cancell…
Source: chiaendo.com · checked Oct 2026 - Chia Endocrinology & WellnessScreening thyroid ultrasound by Dr. Hasan - Non-member · Ultrasound thyroid (non-member)All-in$200
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Available beginning Fall 2026. For established non-members; $390 initial consultation required first.
Source: chiaendo.com · checked Oct 2026 - Chia Endocrinology & WellnessScreening thyroid ultrasound by Dr. Hasan - Pay per visit · Thyroid ultrasound screening (per visit)All-in$200
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Available beginning Fall 2026. For established non-members; $390 initial consultation required first.
Source: chiaendo.com · checked Oct 2026 - $107
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $115
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Armstrong County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Bucks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $56.70est. $120 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Reading Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.