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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Virginia 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 $1,514$15,1360%10%10th90th$5,754Professionalmedian $1,995 · 10th–90th $1,445$2,5700%20%10th90th$1,995$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
$1,513.56
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$15,135.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,511.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12,022.64
Median
$15,848.93
Typical High
$18,620.87
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$2,398.83
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,290.87
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$2,818.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,090.30
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$15,488.17
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$4,168.69
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$4,365.16
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$6,309.57
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$5,888.44
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$5,888.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$3,311.31