Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration
Medicare pricing data for 4,781 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $53 in West Virginia to $119 in Maryland. 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 kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration (HCPCS code 78708) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $73.03, but hospitals typically charge $340.16 — a 4.7x 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 $73.03, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $14.61. 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 4.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $56.39 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $119 | $332 | 86 | 440 | +63.3% |
| Nevada | $119 | $519 | 68 | 201 | +62.3% |
| Arizona | $106 | $569 | 91 | 420 | +44.5% |
| New York | $96 | $374 | 240 | 1,058 | +31.5% |
| New Jersey | $92 | $438 | 163 | 732 | +26.0% |
| Florida | $89 | $443 | 376 | 2,059 | +21.6% |
| California | $82 | $364 | 433 | 1,576 | +13.0% |
| Washington | $77 | $259 | 82 | 316 | +5.0% |
| Alaska | $76 | $430 | 14 | 39 | +3.4% |
| Mississippi | $74 | $328 | 59 | 149 | +1.3% |
| Illinois | $73 | $391 | 214 | 854 | -0.5% |
| Texas | $72 | $398 | 287 | 1,087 | -1.6% |
| Tennessee | $71 | $314 | 116 | 375 | -3.1% |
| Delaware | $71 | $295 | 9 | 109 | -3.4% |
| Nebraska | $70 | $314 | 43 | 106 | -4.1% |
| Kansas | $69 | $245 | 66 | 218 | -5.6% |
| Colorado | $64 | $281 | 72 | 373 | -12.2% |
| Connecticut | $64 | $251 | 49 | 167 | -12.2% |
| Oregon | $64 | $225 | 55 | 144 | -12.4% |
| Virginia | $63 | $238 | 110 | 506 | -13.7% |
| Kentucky | $62 | $258 | 62 | 138 | -15.1% |
| Minnesota | $61 | $327 | 131 | 428 | -16.3% |
| Missouri | $61 | $280 | 127 | 448 | -16.7% |
| Georgia | $60 | $330 | 136 | 453 | -17.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $60 | $273 | 210 | 999 | -17.7% |
| District of Columbia | $60 | $248 | 10 | 66 | -18.1% |
| North Carolina | $60 | $281 | 152 | 607 | -18.3% |
| Iowa | $59 | $247 | 62 | 221 | -18.8% |
| Arkansas | $59 | $220 | 50 | 258 | -19.4% |
| Massachusetts | $58 | $218 | 119 | 504 | -20.5% |
| Ohio | $58 | $313 | 120 | 601 | -20.5% |
| Michigan | $58 | $247 | 109 | 429 | -21.0% |
| Wisconsin | $57 | $606 | 103 | 364 | -21.4% |
| Hawaii | $57 | $345 | 7 | 33 | -22.2% |
| Rhode Island | $56 | $210 | 10 | 59 | -23.0% |
| Montana | $55 | $194 | 19 | 46 | -24.0% |
| New Hampshire | $55 | $449 | 25 | 56 | -24.6% |
| North Dakota | $55 | $248 | 17 | 48 | -24.6% |
| New Mexico | $55 | $233 | 24 | 138 | -24.7% |
| Wyoming | $55 | $255 | 14 | 17 | -24.8% |
| Vermont | $55 | $292 | 12 | 46 | -25.2% |
| Louisiana | $55 | $297 | 109 | 335 | -25.3% |
| South Dakota | $54 | $173 | 11 | 79 | -25.5% |
| Utah | $54 | $200 | 28 | 82 | -25.7% |
| Maine | $54 | $215 | 25 | 38 | -25.9% |
| South Carolina | $54 | $238 | 88 | 336 | -26.5% |
| Indiana | $54 | $275 | 86 | 324 | -26.7% |
| Oklahoma | $53 | $252 | 66 | 229 | -26.8% |
| Alabama | $53 | $214 | 97 | 289 | -26.8% |
| Idaho | $53 | $270 | 33 | 88 | -27.2% |
| West Virginia | $53 | $231 | 42 | 110 | -27.3% |
⚠️ 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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