PET scan Cost by Hospital

PET scan is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 1670 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$4,514median cash price · 1670 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,689–$11,582 depending on the hospital
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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$8,264
Cash / self-pay
$4,514
Insurer-negotiated
$2,280
$1,689$11,582
Median cash $4,514  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $741 $1,098 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $741 $1,074 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $748 $1,421 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $748 $1,421 ★ 2/5 — —
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $775 $1,335 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, LA $813 $1,910 ★ 4/5 149 min 15.3%
Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA $900 $3,260 ★ 3/5 171 min 14.7%
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, CA $900 $3,260 ★ 3/5 190 min 15.3%
Mercy San Juan Medical Center Carmichael, CA $900 $3,260 ★ 3/5 200 min 14.8%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $905 $1,393 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $905 $1,393 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $910 $1,839 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital Eau Claire, WI $926 — ★ 5/5 165 min 13.6%
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge Osseo, WI $926 — — 138 min 14.9%
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley Bloomer, WI $926 — ★ 4/5 140 min 14.4%
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland Barron, WI $926 — ★ 4/5 106 min 14.4%
Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar Inc Menomonie, WI $926 — ★ 3/5 133 min 14.7%
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc La Crosse, WI $943 — ★ 5/5 132 min 14.3%
Mayo Clinic Hlth Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta Sparta, WI $943 — — 76 min 14.9%
Viera Hospital Melbourne, FL $978 $2,413 ★ 5/5 194 min 14.5%
St Croix Regional Medical Center Saint Croix Falls, WI $983 $326 ★ 3/5 139 min 14.5%
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $1,007 $2,082 ★ 3/5 115 min 15.2%
Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA $1,062 $443 ★ 3/5 195 min 15.0%
McLaren Bay Region Bay City, MI $1,064 $798 ★ 1/5 170 min 16.3%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $1,087 $183 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for PET scan

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $4,514.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 230
$808
$84 – $2,832
Highmark 104
$1,174
$293 – $3,561
Univera 9
$1,314
$93 – $1,769
Tricare / VA 245
$1,431
$994 – $5,144
Priority Health 48
$1,442
$224 – $6,301
Medicare 367
$1,454
$293 – $2,019
Independent Health 14
$1,458
$293 – $5,796
UCare 45
$1,475
$218 – $3,336
Amerigroup 142
$1,489
$858 – $3,237
Devoted Health 129
$1,491
$1,326 – $2,256
Molina Healthcare 417
$1,539
$295 – $3,514
Anthem 406
$1,555
$184 – $6,531
Centene / Ambetter 570
$1,578
$289 – $3,156
AmeriHealth 166
$1,592
$145 – $4,136
EmblemHealth 50
$1,726
$683 – $6,330
SelectHealth 39
$1,779
$293 – $7,199
UPMC Health Plan 64
$1,835
$620 – $6,147
Humana 719
$1,879
$1,028 – $5,795
Geisinger 58
$1,932
$148 – $5,388
UnitedHealthcare 1069
$1,976
$900 – $7,286
Bright Health 28
$2,150
$819 – $11,224
Oscar Health 94
$2,254
$214 – $4,100
Harvard Pilgrim 28
$2,419
$268 – $6,602
HealthPartners 161
$2,441
$290 – $5,492
Kaiser Permanente 171
$2,483
$1,325 – $7,407
Blue Cross Blue Shield 883
$2,648
$799 – $8,126
Medica 138
$2,763
$605 – $6,514
Sanford Health Plan 35
$2,926
$240 – $5,830
Aetna 1007
$3,038
$1,051 – $8,154
MVP Health Care 52
$3,269
$683 – $5,797
AvMed 53
$3,614
$1,979 – $7,109
Cigna 766
$3,647
$1,429 – $10,367
Health Net 182
$3,658
$1,073 – $10,059
Security Health Plan 35
$3,726
$293 – $8,359
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 77
$4,108
$1,314 – $12,330
Healthcare Highways 23
$4,220
$221 – $7,638
MultiPlan / PHCS network 552
$4,792
$1,824 – $10,315
Coventry 96
$4,917
$1,364 – $11,269

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$1,300
Tennessee$1,663
Arkansas$1,801
Maine$1,897
New Jersey$1,946
Louisiana$2,253

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PADallas, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHFort Worth, TXSacramento, CABaltimore, MDBronx, NYCharlotte, NCNashville, TNBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYSaint Louis, MOSan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CAAlbuquerque, NMArlington, TXAurora, CO

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioFloridaWisconsinPennsylvaniaNew YorkIllinoisMinnesotaNorth CarolinaMichiganTennesseeGeorgiaColoradoIowaMissouriNew JerseyIndianaKentuckyWashingtonNebraskaVirginiaKansasLouisianaArkansasOklahomaSouth CarolinaWest VirginiaMarylandMississippiAlabamaMaineMassachusettsArizonaIdahoConnecticutOregonUtahSouth DakotaNew MexicoNew HampshireMontanaPuerto RicoDelawareNevadaNorth DakotaWyomingWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1670 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $4,514, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $8,264, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,280. Most cash prices fall between $1,689 and $11,582 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does PET scan cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1670 US hospitals is $4,514. Most hospitals fall between $1,689 and $11,582. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Why do PET scan prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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