How much does a PET cost in Georgia?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Georgia
In Georgia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,924, with most between $2,800 and $5,436 ($3,649 cash/self-pay). Based on 51 Georgia hospitals — 34% higher than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $8,891 (2.3× higher).
Source: medians across 51 Georgia 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 Georgia — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Georgia?
In Georgia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,924, with most between $2,800 and $5,436, based on 51 Georgia hospitals. That's 34% higher than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Georgia?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Georgia run around $3,649. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,891), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Georgia hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Georgia hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $8,891 — roughly 2.3× the $3,924 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 Georgia?
Yes. If a Georgia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,924), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Georgia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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