Imaging
Brain PET, metabolic evaluation (FDG) cost in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
From 93 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania, from 93 providers. Most listed prices: $1,893–$17,648.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,412
- $1,577
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital$1,632Hospital · PhiladelphiaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $49.92Source: AHN Wexford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,240est. $1,412 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,406est. $1,577 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $1,461est. $1,632 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $1,626est. $1,797 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Bucks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,840
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Lankenau Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,689est. $1,861 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Frankford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,689est. $1,861 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Methodist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Center CityBrain PET scan, metabolic evaluationScan only$1,717est. $1,888 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Cen price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,897
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,742est. $1,914 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,001
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Clarion 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.