How much does a PET cost in Austin?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · Metro area: Austin
In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,501, with most between $2,311 and $4,135 ($5,678 cash/self-pay). Based on 11 Austin hospitals — 14% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $8,925 (3.6× higher).
Source: medians across 11 Austin 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 Austin — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Austin?
In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,501, with most between $2,311 and $4,135, based on 11 Austin hospitals. That's 14% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Austin?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Austin run around $5,678. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,925), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Austin hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Austin hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $8,925 — roughly 3.6× the $2,501 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 Austin?
Yes. If a Austin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,501), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Austin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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