How much does a PET cost in San Antonio?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $1,972, with most between $1,954 and $2,775 ($12,107 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 32% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $12,107 (6.1× higher).
Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $1,972, with most between $1,954 and $2,775, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 32% lower than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in San Antonio run around $12,107. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $12,107), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $12,107 — roughly 6.1× the $1,972 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,972), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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