Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times
Medicare pricing data for 6,844 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $46 in West Virginia to $214 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 taken at different times (HCPCS code 78315) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $91.14, but hospitals typically charge $372.29 — a 4.1x 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 $91.14, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $18.23. 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 4.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $70.86 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $214 | $291 | 26 | 122 | +134.9% |
| Maryland | $195 | $539 | 114 | 843 | +114.5% |
| Arizona | $186 | $951 | 118 | 666 | +103.8% |
| Nevada | $180 | $738 | 84 | 402 | +97.1% |
| New Jersey | $150 | $541 | 225 | 819 | +65.0% |
| Florida | $150 | $531 | 512 | 3,221 | +64.3% |
| Connecticut | $132 | $363 | 80 | 284 | +45.0% |
| California | $123 | $449 | 515 | 2,299 | +35.4% |
| New York | $122 | $415 | 327 | 1,487 | +33.7% |
| Kansas | $100 | $349 | 88 | 350 | +9.8% |
| Nebraska | $100 | $439 | 59 | 289 | +9.7% |
| Delaware | $98 | $372 | 15 | 213 | +7.8% |
| Minnesota | $93 | $338 | 175 | 682 | +2.3% |
| Texas | $93 | $436 | 457 | 2,602 | +2.1% |
| Washington | $86 | $347 | 118 | 630 | -6.2% |
| Colorado | $85 | $293 | 90 | 514 | -7.1% |
| Tennessee | $84 | $377 | 207 | 939 | -7.6% |
| Idaho | $72 | $403 | 40 | 189 | -20.5% |
| Massachusetts | $71 | $300 | 170 | 719 | -21.7% |
| Kentucky | $68 | $266 | 106 | 429 | -25.4% |
| Utah | $67 | $317 | 48 | 236 | -26.8% |
| Virginia | $67 | $238 | 150 | 869 | -26.8% |
| Alaska | $64 | $390 | 18 | 76 | -29.3% |
| New Mexico | $64 | $274 | 31 | 155 | -29.4% |
| North Carolina | $64 | $293 | 225 | 1,350 | -29.4% |
| Wisconsin | $63 | $552 | 177 | 558 | -30.6% |
| Missouri | $63 | $240 | 175 | 949 | -30.8% |
| Illinois | $62 | $318 | 338 | 1,503 | -31.6% |
| New Hampshire | $62 | $400 | 49 | 197 | -32.3% |
| Mississippi | $60 | $295 | 82 | 367 | -33.9% |
| Oregon | $58 | $247 | 62 | 236 | -36.2% |
| Iowa | $58 | $264 | 84 | 279 | -36.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $57 | $284 | 302 | 1,865 | -37.8% |
| Georgia | $56 | $281 | 193 | 680 | -38.2% |
| Louisiana | $56 | $299 | 136 | 495 | -38.4% |
| Ohio | $55 | $335 | 181 | 1,029 | -40.0% |
| Indiana | $52 | $235 | 146 | 648 | -42.4% |
| District of Columbia | $52 | $218 | 13 | 85 | -43.0% |
| Alabama | $51 | $163 | 176 | 774 | -43.8% |
| Michigan | $49 | $221 | 179 | 1,072 | -46.4% |
| South Carolina | $49 | $230 | 126 | 570 | -46.5% |
| Arkansas | $49 | $182 | 69 | 585 | -46.6% |
| Hawaii | $48 | $287 | 12 | 60 | -47.5% |
| Rhode Island | $48 | $201 | 20 | 136 | -47.8% |
| Montana | $47 | $137 | 26 | 93 | -48.0% |
| Maine | $47 | $189 | 48 | 113 | -48.8% |
| Wyoming | $47 | $323 | 21 | 71 | -48.8% |
| South Dakota | $47 | $159 | 16 | 137 | -48.9% |
| Vermont | $47 | $344 | 15 | 40 | -48.9% |
| North Dakota | $46 | $204 | 25 | 59 | -49.0% |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $253 | 96 | 483 | -49.9% |
| West Virginia | $46 | $227 | 58 | 203 | -50.0% |
⚠️ 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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