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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Massachusetts 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 $5,248 · 10th–90th $1,995$9,7720%10%10th90th$5,248Professionalmedian $3,020 · 10th–90th $1,514$4,8980%50%10th90th$3,020$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$1,513.56
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$8,912.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,398.83
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$14,125.38
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$10,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$2,951.21
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$4,786.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$4,570.88
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$9,772.37
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$5,128.61
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$4,897.79
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$14,125.38
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$5,248.07