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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Minnesota 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 $5,754 · 10th–90th $3,020$19,9530%20%40%10th90th$5,754Professionalmedian $3,020 · 10th–90th $2,399$3,4670%20%40%10th90th$3,020$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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
$2,818.38
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$2,818.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$2,818.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,456.54
Median
$11,220.18
Typical High
$27,542.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$6,165.95
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,888.44
Median
$9,332.54
Typical High
$19,952.62
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$5,754.40
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$5,248.07
Typical High
$9,120.11
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$7,943.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$6,456.54