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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Iowa 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 $5,370 · 10th–90th $3,020$8,7100%20%10th90th$5,370Professionalmedian $3,162 · 10th–90th $1,820$7,7620%20%10th90th$3,162$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$8,709.64
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$4,365.16
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,754.40
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$7,244.36
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$5,495.41
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$7,762.47
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$12,022.64
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$3,715.35
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$6,456.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$6,606.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$7,585.78
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95