Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging
Medicare pricing data for 2,919 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $62 in Mississippi to $305 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, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging (HCPCS code 78830) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $127.07, but hospitals typically charge $635.29 — a 5.0x 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 $127.07, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $25.41. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $99.17 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $305 | $331 | 4 | 29 | +140.3% |
| Arizona | $288 | $1,671 | 63 | 772 | +126.9% |
| California | $208 | $989 | 252 | 4,575 | +63.6% |
| Florida | $201 | $1,731 | 155 | 2,222 | +58.0% |
| Texas | $200 | $652 | 154 | 1,766 | +57.2% |
| Oregon | $190 | $668 | 73 | 1,553 | +49.7% |
| Maryland | $179 | $564 | 42 | 584 | +40.9% |
| Washington | $173 | $686 | 65 | 864 | +35.9% |
| Virginia | $155 | $423 | 85 | 1,047 | +21.7% |
| New Mexico | $137 | $567 | 16 | 93 | +7.5% |
| Massachusetts | $117 | $466 | 78 | 1,173 | -8.2% |
| New Jersey | $109 | $547 | 56 | 426 | -14.1% |
| New York | $93 | $503 | 130 | 2,253 | -26.7% |
| North Carolina | $91 | $353 | 55 | 640 | -28.3% |
| Illinois | $84 | $541 | 193 | 1,610 | -34.2% |
| Connecticut | $77 | $332 | 40 | 332 | -39.0% |
| Minnesota | $73 | $420 | 79 | 683 | -42.3% |
| District of Columbia | $72 | $247 | 5 | 176 | -43.2% |
| Wisconsin | $72 | $741 | 140 | 898 | -43.6% |
| Michigan | $70 | $497 | 119 | 1,267 | -44.9% |
| Rhode Island | $69 | $273 | 5 | 66 | -45.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $68 | $262 | 197 | 2,414 | -46.1% |
| Hawaii | $68 | $231 | 6 | 62 | -46.4% |
| Delaware | $68 | $231 | 4 | 13 | -46.6% |
| Colorado | $68 | $331 | 62 | 369 | -46.8% |
| New Hampshire | $67 | $259 | 19 | 38 | -47.2% |
| North Dakota | $67 | $211 | 18 | 86 | -47.5% |
| Maine | $67 | $206 | 38 | 147 | -47.6% |
| Ohio | $66 | $249 | 98 | 1,317 | -47.9% |
| Georgia | $66 | $644 | 90 | 622 | -47.9% |
| Vermont | $66 | $345 | 9 | 217 | -48.0% |
| Kentucky | $66 | $351 | 20 | 360 | -48.0% |
| Montana | $66 | $193 | 10 | 99 | -48.1% |
| Missouri | $66 | $312 | 72 | 744 | -48.1% |
| South Dakota | $66 | $194 | 8 | 155 | -48.2% |
| Utah | $66 | $157 | 67 | 660 | -48.4% |
| Louisiana | $65 | $358 | 31 | 250 | -48.5% |
| Alabama | $65 | $345 | 10 | 215 | -48.7% |
| Tennessee | $65 | $372 | 44 | 376 | -48.7% |
| West Virginia | $65 | $206 | 12 | 172 | -48.8% |
| Indiana | $65 | $287 | 52 | 317 | -49.1% |
| Oklahoma | $64 | $285 | 30 | 107 | -49.4% |
| Iowa | $64 | $228 | 37 | 420 | -49.4% |
| Idaho | $64 | $238 | 27 | 79 | -49.5% |
| South Carolina | $64 | $593 | 40 | 242 | -49.6% |
| Kansas | $64 | $174 | 18 | 174 | -49.7% |
| Arkansas | $63 | $203 | 24 | 271 | -50.2% |
| Nebraska | $63 | $231 | 16 | 61 | -50.7% |
| Wyoming | $62 | $186 | 7 | 27 | -50.9% |
| Mississippi | $62 | $250 | 10 | 37 | -51.2% |
⚠️ 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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