How much does a PET cost in Mississippi?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Mississippi
In Mississippi, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,777, with most between $2,627 and $3,899 ($2,967 cash/self-pay). Based on 13 Mississippi hospitals — 29% higher than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $10,401 (2.8× higher).
Source: medians across 13 Mississippi 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 Mississippi — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,777, with most between $2,627 and $3,899, based on 13 Mississippi hospitals. That's 29% higher than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Mississippi?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Mississippi run around $2,967. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $10,401), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Mississippi hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Mississippi hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $10,401 — roughly 2.8× the $3,777 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 Mississippi?
Yes. If a Mississippi hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,777), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Mississippi hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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