How Much Does a Nuclear Medicine Scan Cost?

Median cash price $500 Most people pay $500–$500
$500 median $0 $800+

Full range $500–$900 · Based on cash prices from 13 clinics · Updated June 2026 limited data

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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.