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Lung Ventilation Scan

Wisconsin 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.

Facilitymedian $68 · 10th–90th $35$1230%10%20%10th90th$68Professionalmedian $59 · 10th–90th $59$590%50%100%$59$50.0$100.0

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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$109.65
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88