How much does a PET cost in Pennsylvania?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,361, with most between $2,305 and $4,672 ($5,225 cash/self-pay). Based on 113 Pennsylvania hospitals — 15% higher than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $9,697 (2.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,361
Pennsylvania · $2,305$4,672
Cash / self-pay
$5,225
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$9,697
2.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 113 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,361, with most between $2,305 and $4,672, based on 113 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 15% higher than the national typical of $2,919.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Pennsylvania run around $5,225. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $9,697), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $9,697 — roughly 2.9× the $3,361 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,361), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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