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Parathyroid Scan With Cross-Sectional Images

South Dakota 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 October 2026.

How much does Parathyroid Scan With Cross-Sectional Images cost?

$603

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $603 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $447 to $759.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $490 · 10th to 90th $417 to $562Professionalmedian $617 · 10th to 90th $331 to $912
$500$1Kfacility $490professional $617

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$363.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$954.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$794.33
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$562.34
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$812.83
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$123.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$660.69
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$645.65
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$112.20
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$524.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$117.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$630.96
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$630.96

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.6 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Dakota· 8th of 51

$603

AK $1,047FL $288

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.