Nuclear Medicine
Thyroid uptake measurement (nuclear medicine) cost in California
Thyroid uptake measurement (nuclear medicine) 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 California
From 206 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $572 (most listed prices $207–$1,779).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The radiopharmaceutical is often a separate line on hospital bills.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Thyroid uptake measurement (nuclear medicine)
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 206 providers. Most listed prices: $340–$2,042.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $46.80
- Whittier Hospital Medical Center$69.36Hospital · WhittierEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- St. Bernardine Medical Center$169Hospital · San BernardinoEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $30est. $46.80 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52.56est. $69.36 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $152est. $169 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Bernardine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $167est. $184 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $180est. $197 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $184est. $201 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $185est. $201 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $187est. $203 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield price file · checked Oct 2026 - $188est. $205 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $193est. $210 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $205est. $222 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin General Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $228
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Merced price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Thyroid uptake measurement (nuclear medicine)
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.