Price Checker / CPT 78013
How much does Thyroid Imaging W/blood Flow cost?
CPT 78013 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.5x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$250–$500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$144,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$630
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,313 is $933 over the fair price (about 3.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Thyroid Imaging W/blood Flow
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown Chestertown, MD | $2,192 | — | 1220% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $2,101 | — | 1165% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $1,691 | — | 919% |
| UM Capital Region Medical Center Largo, MD | $1,443 | — | 769% |
| UM Laurel Medical Center Laurel, MD | $1,423 | — | 757% |
| Frederick Health Hospital FREDERICK, MD | $1,108 | — | 567% |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital WATSEKA, IL | $955 | $668 | 475% |
| UM Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD | $904 | — | 445% |
| Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Thyroid Imaging W/blood Flow
CPT code 78013 refers to thyroid imaging w/blood flow (billing description: "Thyroid imaging w/blood flow"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $166 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $166 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.