How much does a PET cost in Nebraska?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Nebraska

In Nebraska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $4,414, with most between $2,437 and $5,708 ($5,004 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Nebraska hospitals — 51% higher than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $7,669 (1.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$4,414
Nebraska · $2,437$5,708
Cash / self-pay
$5,004
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$7,669
1.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 36 Nebraska 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 Nebraska — FAQs

How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $4,414, with most between $2,437 and $5,708, based on 36 Nebraska hospitals. That's 51% higher than the national typical of $2,919.

How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Nebraska?

Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Nebraska run around $5,004. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,669), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Nebraska hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?

Nebraska hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $7,669 — roughly 1.7× the $4,414 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 Nebraska?

Yes. If a Nebraska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,414), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Nebraska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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