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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 0018U

Helps judge whether a thyroid nodule is likely to be cancerous. It measures ten microRNA sequences — small pieces of genetic material that switch other genes up or down — in cells drawn from the nodule with a fine needle, and reports a classification rather than individual values.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,631 · 10th–90th $3,631$9,5500%20%40%90th$3,631Professionalmedian $2,138 · 10th–90th $1,259$3,4670%20%10th90th$2,138$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,884.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,897.79
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$11,481.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$3,801.89
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$6,165.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$2,818.38