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PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck) cost in Louisiana

PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck) 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 Louisiana

$1,614Typical
$645 – $3,193Most listed prices

From 14 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $3,372 (most listed prices $1,305–$9,266).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. DeSoto Regional Health System
    Hospital · Mansfield, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $161

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. East Jefferson General Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $645

    The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  3. Omega Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $945

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  4. West Jefferson Medical Center
    Hospital · Marrero, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $1,379

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  5. Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $1,433

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  6. Touro
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $1,508

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $1,719

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026
  8. Manning Family Children's
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $1,739

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  9. Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
    Hospital · Kenner, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $2,188

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    Hospital · Baton Rouge, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $2,376

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Opelousas General Health System
    Hospital · Opelousas, LA
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $3,132

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Opelousas General Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. fmolhs.org
    Hospital
    PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
    Scan only
    $3,220

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: fmolhs.org 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.