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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Texas 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 $3,631 · 10th–90th $1,820$13,8040%10%10th90th$3,631Professionalmedian $2,239 · 10th–90th $1,259$3,0200%10%10th90th$2,239$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$1,819.70
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$13,803.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$2,630.27
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$6,606.93
Typical High
$13,489.63
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$4,365.16
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14,125.38
Median
$14,125.38
Typical High
$14,125.38
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15,135.61
Median
$22,387.21
Typical High
$22,387.21
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$5,623.41
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$3,715.35
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$6,456.54
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$8,511.38
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$5,248.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$2,137.96
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$3,019.95