How much does a PET cost in Denver?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · Metro area: Denver
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,750, with most between $2,750 and $3,537 ($7,907 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 Denver hospitals — 6% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $12,030 (4.4× higher).
Source: medians across 17 Denver 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 Denver — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Denver?
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,750, with most between $2,750 and $3,537, based on 17 Denver hospitals. That's 6% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Denver?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Denver run around $7,907. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $12,030), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Denver hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Denver hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $12,030 — roughly 4.4× the $2,750 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 Denver?
Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,750), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Denver hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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