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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

New York 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 $2,692$8,3180%20%10th90th$5,370Professionalmedian $1,820 · 10th–90th $1,318$5,0120%20%40%10th90th$1,820$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$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
$2,570.40
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,454.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.03
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$6,309.57
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,235.94
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$6,456.54
Typical High
$7,762.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$14,454.40
Typical High
$14,454.40
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$11,481.54
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$5,888.44
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$5,370.32
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,890.45
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$50,118.72
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$4,466.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$4,073.80
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,467.37
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$7,244.36