Imaging
Brain PET, metabolic evaluation (FDG) cost in Colorado
Brain PET, metabolic evaluation (FDG) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 44 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $4,297 (most listed prices $1,714–$9,817).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
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Cheapest in Colorado
Total price
Brain PET, metabolic evaluation (FDG)
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Colorado, from 44 providers. Most listed prices: $2,909–$30,087.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,877
- $1,947
- Sterling Regional Medical Center$2,246Hospital · SterlingEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,706est. $1,877 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,776est. $1,947 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Prowers Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,075est. $2,246 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sterling Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,458est. $2,629 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Banner North Colorado Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,723est. $2,894 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,772est. $2,943 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,177est. $3,348 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Broomfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,177est. $3,348 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Grandview Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,177est. $3,348 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,212est. $3,383 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,170est. $4,341 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,552
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Greeley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.