Nuclear Medicine Studies Of Kidney, Blood Flow, And Function in Texas

Texas Pricing in Context

In Texas, CPT code 78709 (Nuclear Medicine Studies Of Kidney, Blood Flow, And Function) carries an average Medicare payment of $91.88 - 9% above the national benchmark of $84.17. 68 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 349 total services. Payment ranges by individual claim are not published in this CMS extract; the state average above is the figure to compare against the national benchmark.

The average billed charge in Texas is $656.06, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount, the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Texas sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Nuclear Medicine procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Texas lands near $271.06, with self-pay cash prices typically around $268.81. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.