Imaging
PET scan, skull base to mid-thigh cost in Washington
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 Washington
From 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $4,060 (most listed prices $1,459–$11,271).
Cheapest in Washington
- $433
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,572
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Skagit Regional Health - Skagit Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,773
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kadlec Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,913
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clare Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,981
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Swedish Issaquah price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,981
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,981
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,982
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Virginia Mason Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,074
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Anthony Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,086
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,172
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Francis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,348
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph Medical Center price file · 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.