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Split Lung Blood Flow Measurement

South Dakota rates for HCPCS 78597

A nuclear medicine study that measures what share of the blood reaching the lungs goes to each side. A tracer is given into a vein, a camera records where it lodges, and the result is reported as a percentage for each lung. Surgeons use it to judge how much lung function a person would keep if part of a lung had to be removed.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $35 · 10th–90th $35$350%50%100%$35Professionalmedian $60 · 10th–90th $44$650%20%10th90th$60$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
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$83.18
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$64.57