How much does a PET cost in Arkansas?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Arkansas
In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,283, with most between $2,143 and $2,418 ($1,700 cash/self-pay). Based on 28 Arkansas hospitals — 22% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $4,754 (2.1× higher).
Source: medians across 28 Arkansas 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 Arkansas — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,283, with most between $2,143 and $2,418, based on 28 Arkansas hospitals. That's 22% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Arkansas?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Arkansas run around $1,700. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,754), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Arkansas hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Arkansas hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $4,754 — roughly 2.1× the $2,283 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 Arkansas?
Yes. If a Arkansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,283), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arkansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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