Imaging
PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck) cost in Missouri
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 Missouri
From 15 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
Nationwide typical: $3,372 (most listed prices $1,305–$9,266).
Cheapest in Missouri
- $1,712
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Liberty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,875
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Barnes Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,875
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Louis Childrens Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,198
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lake Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,250
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heartland Long Term Acute Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph Medical CenterPET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)Scan only$4,250
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,464
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,897
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,897
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,316
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Belton Regional Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - $6,536
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mercy Hospital Springfield price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22,576
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lafayette Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)
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.