How much does a PET cost in Tennessee?

PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Tennessee

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,576, with most between $2,046 and $3,275 ($2,682 cash/self-pay). Based on 89 Tennessee hospitals — 12% lower than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $6,459 (2.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,576
Tennessee · $2,046$3,275
Cash / self-pay
$2,682
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,459
2.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 89 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,576, with most between $2,046 and $3,275, based on 89 Tennessee hospitals. That's 12% lower than the national typical of $2,919.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Tennessee run around $2,682. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,459), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $6,459 — roughly 2.5× the $2,576 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,576), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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