How much does a PET cost in North Carolina?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: North Carolina
In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,008, with most between $735 and $3,963 ($3,836 cash/self-pay). Based on 46 North Carolina hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $7,671 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 46 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,008, with most between $735 and $3,963, based on 46 North Carolina hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in North Carolina?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in North Carolina run around $3,836. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,671), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my North Carolina hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $7,671 — roughly 2.6× the $3,008 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 North Carolina?
Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,008), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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