How much does a PET cost in Phoenix?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · Metro area: Phoenix

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,658, with most between $3,024 and $4,084 ($2,470 cash/self-pay). Based on 9 Phoenix hospitals — 25% higher than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $6,804 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,658
Phoenix · $3,024$4,084
Cash / self-pay
$2,470
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,804
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 9 Phoenix 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 Phoenix — FAQs

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

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,658, with most between $3,024 and $4,084, based on 9 Phoenix hospitals. That's 25% higher than the national typical of $2,919.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Phoenix run around $2,470. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,804), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Phoenix hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $6,804 — roughly 1.9× the $3,658 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 Phoenix?

Yes. If a Phoenix hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,658), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Phoenix hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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