Nuclear Medicine
Thyroid uptake measurement (nuclear medicine) cost in Virginia
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 Virginia
From 58 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Virginia.
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 Virginia
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 Virginia, from 58 providers. Most listed prices: $328–$3,901.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $249
- Riverside Smithfield Hospital$265Hospital · SmithfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $307
- $232est. $249 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $248est. $265 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Riverside Smithfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $290est. $307 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Maryview Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $305est. $322 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Memorial Regional Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $305est. $322 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Richmond Community Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $305est. $322 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St Mary's Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $314est. $331 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Chesapeake General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $347
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $347
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $347
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sentara Obici Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $347
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sentara Princess Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $347
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sentara Virginia Beach General 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.