How much does a PET cost in Missouri?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Missouri
In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $1,883, with most between $724 and $3,084 ($4,332 cash/self-pay). Based on 58 Missouri hospitals — 35% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $7,041 (3.7× higher).
Source: medians across 58 Missouri 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 Missouri — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Missouri?
In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $1,883, with most between $724 and $3,084, based on 58 Missouri hospitals. That's 35% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Missouri?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Missouri run around $4,332. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,041), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Missouri hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Missouri hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $7,041 — roughly 3.7× the $1,883 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 Missouri?
Yes. If a Missouri hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,883), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Missouri hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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