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Parathyroid Scan With Cross-Sectional Images

Montana rates for HCPCS 78071

A small amount of radioactive tracer is injected and pictures are taken as it collects in an overactive parathyroid gland in the neck, which is usually caused by a small benign growth. This version adds cross-sectional images built by a rotating camera, which pinpoint the gland in three dimensions. The result guides the surgeon to the right gland.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $87 · 10th–90th $87$1070%20%40%90th$87Professionalmedian $324 · 10th–90th $62$1,4790%10%10th90th$324$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$2,041.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$323.59
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,737.80
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$501.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$977.24
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$812.83
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,071.52
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$107.15
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$724.44
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$114.82
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$645.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$537.03