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Lung Ventilation Scan

Nevada 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 $23 · 10th to 90th $23 to $28Professionalmedian $30 · 10th to 90th $19 to $38
$0.2$0.5$1.0$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0facility $23professional $30

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. 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
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$27.54
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$38.02
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39