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Nuclear scan of the liver and gallbladder with a drug to test gallbladder emptying. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Nuclear scan of the liver and gallbladder with a drug to test gallbladder emptying.
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How much does HIDA scan cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for HIDA scan is $383 at office or clinic; $596 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is HIDA scan cheapest?
Usually at office or clinic ($383) rather than hospital outpatient ($596), about $213 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.