How much does a PET cost in Alabama?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Alabama
In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $1,768, with most between $1,537 and $2,227 ($3,588 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 Alabama hospitals — 39% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $5,684 (3.2× higher).
Source: medians across 40 Alabama hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national PET/CT scan cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
PET/CT scan cost in Alabama — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Alabama?
In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $1,768, with most between $1,537 and $2,227, based on 40 Alabama hospitals. That's 39% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Alabama?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Alabama run around $3,588. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,684), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Alabama hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Alabama hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $5,684 — roughly 3.2× the $1,768 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a PET/CT scan in Alabama?
Yes. If a Alabama hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,768), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alabama hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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