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PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh cost in Iowa

PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh 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 Iowa

$2,776Typical
$1,784 – $5,494Most listed prices

From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.

Nationwide typical: $4,060 (most listed prices $1,459–$11,271).

Cheapest in Iowa

  1. Mahaska Health
    Hospital · Oskaloosa, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    Scan only
    $215

    The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

    Source: Mahaska Health price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Broadlawns Medical Center
    Hospital · Des Moines, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    Scan only
    $297

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  3. UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
    Hospital · Waterloo, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital
    Hospital · Dubuque, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Grinnell, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Cent price fil · checked Oct 2026
  6. UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    Hospital · Des Moines, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776

    +1 more in this system at the same published price.

    Source: UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Anamosa, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown
    Hospital · Marshalltown, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital
    Hospital · Cedar Rapids, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown
    Hospital · Sioux City, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf
    Hospital · Bettendorf, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine
    Hospital · Muscatine, IA
    PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh
    All-in
    $2,776
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine price file · checked Oct 2026

See all prices for PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh

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.