Imaging
PET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck) cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 18 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $3,372 (most listed prices $1,305–$9,266).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel HillPET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)Scan only$1,525
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel H price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,854
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,854
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bladen County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,854
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,854
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,854
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hoke Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalPET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)Scan only$1,904
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,958
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Henderson County Hospital Corporation price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,081
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint ThomasPET scan, limited area (e.g., chest or head/neck)Scan only$2,470
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $3,575
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,609
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Greensboro 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.