How much does PET/CT scan cost in Texas?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Texas
In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for PET/CT scan is about $2,881, with most between $2,206 and $3,944 ($5,355 cash/self-pay). Based on 323 Texas hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $11,038 (3.8× higher).
Source: medians across 323 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Texas?
In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $2,881, with most between $2,206 and $3,944, based on 323 Texas hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Texas?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Texas run around $5,355. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $11,038), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Texas hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Texas hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $11,038 — roughly 3.8× the $2,881 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 Texas?
Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,881), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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