How much does a PET cost in New York?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: New York

In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,694, with most between $1,531 and $3,457 ($5,392 cash/self-pay). Based on 118 New York hospitals — 8% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $6,945 (2.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,694
New York · $1,531$3,457
Cash / self-pay
$5,392
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,945
2.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 118 New York 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 York — FAQs

How much does a PET/CT scan cost in New York?

In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,694, with most between $1,531 and $3,457, based on 118 New York hospitals. That's 8% lower than the national typical of $2,919.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in New York run around $5,392. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,945), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New York hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $6,945 — roughly 2.6× the $2,694 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 York?

Yes. If a New York hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,694), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New York hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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