How much does a PET cost in Minnesota?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Minnesota
In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,662, with most between $1,467 and $3,970 ($2,499 cash/self-pay). Based on 82 Minnesota hospitals — 9% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $6,233 (2.3× higher).
Source: medians across 82 Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,662, with most between $1,467 and $3,970, based on 82 Minnesota hospitals. That's 9% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Minnesota?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Minnesota run around $2,499. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,233), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Minnesota hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Minnesota hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $6,233 — roughly 2.3× the $2,662 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 Minnesota?
Yes. If a Minnesota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,662), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Minnesota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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