How much does PET/CT scan cost in Minnesota?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Minnesota

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for 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).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,662
Minnesota · $1,467–$3,970
Cash / self-pay
$2,499
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,233
2.3× the negotiated rate

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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