How much does a PET cost in Illinois?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Illinois

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $4,096, with most between $2,464 and $5,039 ($5,227 cash/self-pay). Based on 83 Illinois hospitals — 40% higher than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $9,336 (2.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$4,096
Illinois · $2,464$5,039
Cash / self-pay
$5,227
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$9,336
2.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 83 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs

How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Illinois?

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $4,096, with most between $2,464 and $5,039, based on 83 Illinois hospitals. That's 40% higher than the national typical of $2,919.

How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Illinois?

Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Illinois run around $5,227. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $9,336), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Illinois hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?

Illinois hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $9,336 — roughly 2.3× the $4,096 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 Illinois?

Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,096), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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