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PET/CT, limited area cost in Pennsylvania
PET/CT, limited area 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 92 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $4,205 (most listed prices $1,612–$9,792).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: PSMA/dotatate tracers cost far more than FDG, so compare like tracers. A separate diagnostic-quality CT is billed additionally.
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
Total price
PET/CT, limited area
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Pennsylvania, from 92 providers. Most listed prices: $1,907–$18,829.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,549
- $1,603
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital$1,658Hospital · PhiladelphiaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $73.84Source: AHN Wexford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $117Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,352est. $1,549 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,406est. $1,603 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $1,461est. $1,658 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $1,626est. $1,822 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Bucks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,833
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Indiana Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,689est. $1,886 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. $1,886 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 - $1,710est. $1,907 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalPET/CT scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)Scan only$1,710est. $1,907 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Center CityPET/CT scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)Scan only$1,717est. $1,913 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Cen price fil · 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.