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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Nebraska 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 $6,026 · 10th–90th $1,288$14,7910%10%10th90th$6,026Professionalmedian $1,820 · 10th–90th $1,698$7,2440%20%40%10th90th$1,820$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
$6,025.60
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$14,791.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,079.46
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$7,943.28
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,951.21
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$4,897.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$7,244.36
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$14,125.38
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$8,709.64
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$6,025.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$6,025.60