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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

South Dakota 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 $5,754 · 10th–90th $3,388$5,7540%50%10th$5,754Professionalmedian $5,754 · 10th–90th $1,820$8,3180%20%10th90th$5,754$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
$2,089.30
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$3,388.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$2,089.30
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,754.40
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$5,754.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,265.80
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$7,244.36
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$5,495.41
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$15,135.61
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$3,630.78
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,265.80
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$8,317.64
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$3,981.07
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95