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).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,283
Arkansas · $2,143$2,418
Cash / self-pay
$1,700
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,754
2.1× the negotiated rate

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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