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Lung Ventilation Scan

Illinois rates for HCPCS 78579

A nuclear medicine study of how air moves into and through the lungs. You breathe in a radioactive gas or a fine mist through a mask or mouthpiece while a camera records where it reaches, revealing parts of the lungs that are not being aired properly. It is often paired with a blood-flow study when a clot in the lungs is suspected.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $41 · 10th to 90th $21 to $62Professionalmedian $32 · 10th to 90th $22 to $110
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $41professional $32

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$61.66
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$109.65
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00