How much does PET/CT scan cost in Illinois?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Illinois
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for 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).
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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