How much does a PET cost in Massachusetts?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,606, with most between $2,107 and $3,640 ($6,275 cash/self-pay). Based on 27 Massachusetts hospitals — 11% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $6,857 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 27 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,606, with most between $2,107 and $3,640, based on 27 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 11% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Massachusetts?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Massachusetts run around $6,275. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,857), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $6,857 — roughly 2.6× the $2,606 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,606), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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