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Gallbladder Function Scan With Stimulating Medication

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 78227

A small amount of radioactive tracer is injected and tracked as it moves through the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder, and a medication is given during the scan to stimulate the gallbladder so its ability to contract and empty can be measured. It helps evaluate gallbladder function or a possible blockage in the bile ducts.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $170 · 10th–90th $54$2000%20%10th90th$170Professionalmedian $302 · 10th–90th $48$1,1480%5%10th90th$302$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$2,238.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,148.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$870.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$107.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$776.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,047.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$954.99
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$645.65
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$56.23
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$501.19
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,174.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$1,122.02