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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Illinois 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 June 2026.

Facilitymedian $5,248 · 10th–90th $3,090$8,9130%10%20%10th90th$5,248Professionalmedian $2,455 · 10th–90th $1,514$3,0900%20%10th90th$2,455$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$3,162.28
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$8,912.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$2,818.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$4,897.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$13,803.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$4,365.16
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$5,495.41
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$6,025.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$3,019.95