A9604
HCPCSHC NUC MED RADIOISOTOPE TX SAMARIUM SM153 LEXIDRONAM UP TO 150MCI
Based on the latest published hospital price files, code A9604 (HC NUC MED RADIOISOTOPE TX SAMARIUM SM153 LEXIDRONAM UP TO 150MCI) appears at 5 hospitals with disclosed cash prices from $16,305 to $81,647. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
Published-price availability
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Compare A9604 prices
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Published cash prices for code A9604 vary by about 5× across the 4 hospitals with disclosed prices here — from $16,305 to $81,647. Shopping around can matter.
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Cash price by city
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- Chicago · 2 hospitals$16,305–$18,855
- Marinette · 1 hospital$16,540
- Naperville · 1 hospital$81,647
7 prices shown.
| Service | Hospital | Code | List price | Cash price | Negotiated range | Allowed (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC NUC MED RADIOISOTOPE TX SAMARIUM SM153 LEXIDRONAM UP TO 150MCI Inpatient & outpatient | Endeavor Health Edward Hospital | A9604 HCPCS | $81,647 | $81,647 | — | — | |
| Sm 153 lexidronam Outpatient | Endeavor Health Edward Hospital | A9604 HCPCS | — | — | $3,160 – $42,987 | — | |
| Hc Samarium -153 Lexidrm Thp Pr 50Mci Inpatient & outpatient | University of Chicago Medical Center | A9604 HCPCS | — | — | — | — | |
| Sm 153 lexidronam Outpatient | University of Chicago Medical Center | A9604 HCPCS | — | — | — | — | |
| SM-153 THERAPEUTIC PER TX DOSE UP TO 150 MCI Outpatient | Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | A9604 HCPCS | $32,610 | $16,305 | $6,257 – $58,338 | — | |
| HB SM-153 TX UPTO 150MCI/DOSE QUADRAMET Inpatient & outpatient | Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital | A9604 HCPCS | $18,855 | $18,855 | — | — | |
| SM153 QUADRAMT (UP TO 150MCI) Inpatient | Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | A9604 HCPCS | $33,080 | $16,540 | $19,848 – $27,986 | — |
How to read these prices
- Cash price
- The discounted self-pay price for paying directly, without insurance.
- List price
- The hospital’s full undiscounted charge — rarely what anyone pays.
- Negotiated rate
- A rate for a specific insurer and plan; your share depends on your benefits.
- Allowed amount
- A historical reference for what was actually allowed, where disclosed.
Hospitals that publish A9604 prices
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Code A9604: frequently asked
- What does code A9604 cost?
- Across the published hospital price files, the disclosed cash price for A9604 ranges from $16,305 to $81,647. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
- Will this be my final bill?
- Actual patient responsibility may vary based on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, network status, diagnosis, setting, bundled services, clinical circumstances, and hospital billing practices.
- What is code A9604?
- A9604 is the billing code hospitals use to identify "HC NUC MED RADIOISOTOPE TX SAMARIUM SM153 LEXIDRONAM UP TO 150MCI" on their published price files. We use it to line up the same service across different hospitals.
- Why do prices for this code differ between hospitals?
- Each hospital sets its own prices and negotiates separately with each insurer, so the disclosed price for the same code can vary widely from one hospital to another — and even between plans at a single hospital. Comparing the published figures is what this page is for; a difference does not by itself mean one hospital is better or worse.
- What this page is not
- It is not a quote, a guarantee, or medical advice. It shows what hospitals have published for this code, so you can compare and ask informed questions — your actual cost depends on your insurance, the exact services performed, and the care setting.