How much does a PET cost in Wisconsin?
PET/CT scan · CPT 78815 · State: Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,431, with most between $2,622 and $4,960 ($3,885 cash/self-pay). Based on 88 Wisconsin hospitals — 18% higher than the national typical of $2,919. Hospital list charges run about $6,934 (2× higher).
Source: medians across 88 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin — FAQs
How much does a PET/CT scan cost in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PET/CT scan is about $3,431, with most between $2,622 and $4,960, based on 88 Wisconsin hospitals. That's 18% higher than the national typical of $2,919.
How much does a PET/CT scan cost without insurance in Wisconsin?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PET/CT scan in Wisconsin run around $3,885. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,934), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Wisconsin hospital bill for a PET/CT scan so high?
Wisconsin hospital "list" charges for a PET/CT scan run about $6,934 — roughly 2× the $3,431 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 Wisconsin?
Yes. If a Wisconsin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,431), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Wisconsin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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