Imaging
Brain PET, metabolic evaluation (FDG) cost in Indiana
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 Indiana
From 69 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.
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 Indiana
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 Indiana, from 69 providers. Most listed prices: $2,165–$6,078.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $396
- $1,885
- Franciscan Health Indianapolis$1,885Hospital · IndianapolisEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $225est. $396 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Rush Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,714est. $1,885 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Carmel price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,714est. $1,885 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Indianapolis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,789est. $1,960 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,844est. $2,015 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hendricks Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,884est. $2,056 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Mooresville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,927est. $2,099 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,011est. $2,182 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Crawfordsville price file · checked Nov 2026 - $2,101est. $2,272 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Union Hospital Regional price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,236est. $2,407 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: IU Health Bloomington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,270est. $2,441 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: IU Health Arnett Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,579
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: IU Health Methodist 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.