How much does a PET cost in South Carolina?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: South Carolina

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,558, with most between $1,872 and $2,868 ($3,757 cash/self-pay). Based on 30 South Carolina hospitals — 12% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $5,780 (2.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,558
South Carolina · $1,872$2,868
Cash / self-pay
$3,757
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$5,780
2.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 30 South 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 South Carolina — FAQs

How much does a PET/CT scan cost in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,558, with most between $1,872 and $2,868, based on 30 South Carolina hospitals. That's 12% lower than the national typical of $2,919.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in South Carolina run around $3,757. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,780), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $5,780 — roughly 2.3× the $2,558 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 South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,558), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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