Price Checker / CPT 78012
How much does Thyroid Uptake Measurement cost?
CPT 78012 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 5x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$120–$240
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $908 is $728 over the fair price (about 5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Thyroid Uptake Measurement
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee County Memorial Hospital PAWNEE CITY, NE | $1,040 | $832 | 1197% |
| Hamilton Memorial Hospital District MCLEANSBORO, IL | $775 | $775 | 867% |
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About Thyroid Uptake Measurement
CPT code 78012 refers to thyroid uptake measurement (billing description: "Thyroid uptake measurement"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $80 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $80 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.