How much does a PET cost in New Mexico?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: New Mexico
In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,052, with most between $1,801 and $2,310 ($3,946 cash/self-pay). Based on 7 New Mexico hospitals — 30% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $7,435 (3.6× higher).
Source: medians across 7 New Mexico 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 New Mexico — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,052, with most between $1,801 and $2,310, based on 7 New Mexico hospitals. That's 30% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in New Mexico?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in New Mexico run around $3,946. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,435), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Mexico hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
New Mexico hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $7,435 — roughly 3.6× the $2,052 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 New Mexico?
Yes. If a New Mexico hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,052), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Mexico hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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