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Thyroid Nodule MicroRNA Classifier

Washington 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 $3,311 · 10th–90th $3,020$10,9650%20%10th90th$3,311Professionalmedian $3,020 · 10th–90th $1,514$5,6230%10%20%10th90th$3,020$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
$4,265.80
Median
$13,489.63
Typical High
$21,379.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,511.89
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$8,317.64
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,890.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,862.09
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$7,585.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$13,803.84
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$7,585.78
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$6,025.60
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$6,025.60
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$9,332.54
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$3,630.78
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$8,128.31
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,890.45
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$3,388.44
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$5,370.32