How much does a PET cost in Ohio?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Ohio
In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,409, with most between $2,124 and $4,251 ($4,668 cash/self-pay). Based on 89 Ohio hospitals — 17% higher than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $7,800 (2.3× higher).
Source: medians across 89 Ohio 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 Ohio — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Ohio?
In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,409, with most between $2,124 and $4,251, based on 89 Ohio hospitals. That's 17% higher than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Ohio?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Ohio run around $4,668. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,800), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Ohio hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Ohio hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $7,800 — roughly 2.3× the $3,409 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 Ohio?
Yes. If a Ohio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,409), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Ohio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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