How much does a PET cost in Nevada?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Nevada

In Nevada, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $1,058, with most between $787 and $1,064 ($5,324 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Nevada hospitals — 64% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $5,324 (5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,058
Nevada · $787$1,064
Cash / self-pay
$5,324
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$5,324
5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 36 Nevada 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 Nevada — FAQs

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

In Nevada, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $1,058, with most between $787 and $1,064, based on 36 Nevada hospitals. That's 64% lower than the national typical of $2,919.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Nevada run around $5,324. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,324), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Nevada hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $5,324 — roughly 5× the $1,058 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 Nevada?

Yes. If a Nevada hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,058), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Nevada hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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