How Much Does a Nuclear Medicine Scan Cost?

Median cash price $500 Most people pay $500–$500
$500 median $0 $2,000

Full range $450–$1,770 · Based on cash prices clinics publish · Updated October 2026

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"Nuclear medicine" covers a family of scans (bone scans, thyroid scans, cardiac stress tests, HIDA scans and more) that use a small amount of radioactive tracer to show how an organ is working. Because the studies differ so much, prices span a wide range. The figures above are the real self-pay prices clinics publish.

What affects the price

  • Which study. A simple thyroid uptake scan and a cardiac stress test sit at very different price points.
  • The tracer. The radioactive agent used for each study is a meaningful part of the cost.
  • Facility. Hospital-based studies generally cost more than outpatient imaging centers.

Good to know before you book

Name the specific study when you ask for a price (for example "bone scan" or "myocardial perfusion stress test"), since the range across nuclear medicine is wide. Ask for the all-in price including the tracer and the reading, and confirm any prep instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a nuclear medicine scan?
Studies that use a small amount of radioactive tracer to image organ function, including bone scans, thyroid scans, HIDA (gallbladder) scans, and cardiac stress tests.
Why is the price range so wide?
Nuclear medicine spans very different studies, from a quick thyroid scan to a multi-hour cardiac stress test, so the cost varies a lot depending on which one you need.
Is a nuclear medicine scan safe?
The tracer dose is small and used routinely. Your provider can explain the specifics for your study; this page is about cost, not medical advice.

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These are self-reported cash (self-pay) prices collected from clinics and standardized to a common procedure so the same scan is compared like-for-like; they may have changed since collection. They are estimates for general guidance, not quotes. You can confirm current pricing by contacting the clinic directly. Insurance pricing differs from cash pricing. This page is not medical or financial advice.