Imaging
Cardiac PET, metabolic (viability) evaluation, single study cost in Ohio
Cardiac PET, metabolic (viability) evaluation, single study 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 Ohio
From 61 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $4,084 (most listed prices $1,528–$8,270).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Often paired with a PET perfusion study (78491/78492), which is billed separately. The version with concurrent CT uses 78429 and is not equivalent.
Cheapest in Ohio
Total price
Cardiac PET, metabolic (viability) evaluation, single study
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 Ohio, from 61 providers. Most listed prices: $2,653–$7,043.
Cheapest totals nearby
- cleveland clinic main campus$585Hospital · ClevelandEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Knox Community Hospital$1,671Hospital · Mount VernonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,764
- $193Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo price file · checked Oct 2026
- $329Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Children's Hospital Medical Center_BurnetHeart PET scan, metabolism evaluation, single studyRead only$374Source: Children's Hospital Medical Center_Burnet price file · checked Oct 2026
- $460est. $585 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,547est. $1,671 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Knox Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,639est. $1,764 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,074est. $2,199 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Trinity Medical Center East price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLCHeart PET scan, metabolism evaluation, single studyScan only$2,278est. $2,403 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Hospitals Samaritan Medical CenterHeart PET scan, metabolism evaluation, single studyScan only$2,528est. $2,653 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,943est. $3,068 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Springfield Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - $3,263est. $3,388 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Mercer Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,314est. $3,438 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Fisher Titus Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.