Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body
Medicare pricing data for 11,526 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $38 in South Dakota to $184 in Puerto Rico. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body (HCPCS code 78306) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $72.80, but hospitals typically charge $316.45 — a 4.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $72.80, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $14.56. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $56.28 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $184 | $248 | 27 | 205 | +153.1% |
| Nevada | $149 | $558 | 139 | 1,150 | +104.9% |
| Arizona | $145 | $700 | 192 | 2,940 | +98.7% |
| Maryland | $130 | $362 | 186 | 3,098 | +78.6% |
| New Jersey | $129 | $472 | 346 | 5,137 | +77.1% |
| Florida | $118 | $461 | 788 | 11,383 | +62.0% |
| Arkansas | $99 | $459 | 107 | 3,206 | +36.3% |
| Nebraska | $94 | $526 | 103 | 1,601 | +28.5% |
| New York | $93 | $366 | 498 | 8,634 | +27.9% |
| California | $87 | $382 | 923 | 10,790 | +19.9% |
| Texas | $81 | $385 | 856 | 13,629 | +11.7% |
| Kansas | $79 | $220 | 174 | 2,133 | +8.5% |
| Alaska | $76 | $420 | 31 | 328 | +4.0% |
| Washington | $76 | $288 | 242 | 3,794 | +3.8% |
| Delaware | $75 | $293 | 19 | 781 | +3.0% |
| Alabama | $68 | $260 | 288 | 2,807 | -6.5% |
| Connecticut | $68 | $232 | 137 | 1,931 | -6.8% |
| Tennessee | $66 | $314 | 349 | 4,126 | -10.0% |
| Mississippi | $62 | $324 | 141 | 1,813 | -14.4% |
| New Mexico | $61 | $290 | 65 | 828 | -16.2% |
| Virginia | $61 | $214 | 228 | 5,436 | -16.7% |
| Oregon | $56 | $196 | 152 | 1,978 | -23.6% |
| Illinois | $54 | $284 | 529 | 7,457 | -25.3% |
| North Carolina | $54 | $251 | 480 | 6,831 | -25.6% |
| Idaho | $54 | $229 | 82 | 778 | -26.4% |
| Ohio | $53 | $285 | 304 | 5,611 | -27.7% |
| Massachusetts | $52 | $218 | 266 | 4,143 | -28.2% |
| Minnesota | $52 | $224 | 344 | 2,789 | -28.5% |
| Utah | $52 | $228 | 74 | 499 | -29.0% |
| Kentucky | $50 | $200 | 177 | 2,372 | -31.0% |
| Wyoming | $50 | $208 | 32 | 197 | -31.2% |
| Wisconsin | $49 | $419 | 287 | 2,480 | -33.2% |
| Iowa | $48 | $214 | 150 | 1,573 | -33.8% |
| Colorado | $48 | $205 | 157 | 2,287 | -34.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $48 | $235 | 474 | 7,511 | -34.7% |
| Georgia | $47 | $263 | 390 | 3,844 | -35.4% |
| Missouri | $47 | $201 | 253 | 4,126 | -35.5% |
| Indiana | $46 | $208 | 228 | 3,085 | -36.6% |
| Vermont | $46 | $248 | 25 | 428 | -36.8% |
| Michigan | $45 | $219 | 273 | 4,174 | -37.8% |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $211 | 143 | 1,789 | -38.5% |
| Louisiana | $44 | $260 | 212 | 2,020 | -39.0% |
| South Carolina | $42 | $229 | 206 | 2,509 | -41.9% |
| District of Columbia | $42 | $172 | 15 | 712 | -41.9% |
| New Hampshire | $41 | $290 | 79 | 832 | -44.3% |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $169 | 23 | 458 | -45.0% |
| Montana | $39 | $130 | 48 | 554 | -46.4% |
| Hawaii | $39 | $225 | 31 | 405 | -46.4% |
| Maine | $39 | $158 | 77 | 612 | -46.8% |
| North Dakota | $39 | $192 | 32 | 379 | -46.9% |
| West Virginia | $38 | $180 | 103 | 1,010 | -47.7% |
| South Dakota | $38 | $130 | 24 | 515 | -47.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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