Imaging
PET scan, whole body cost in Illinois
PET scan, whole body 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 Illinois
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $4,636 (most listed prices $1,461–$10,667).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $254
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $254
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,524
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $1,552
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $2,796Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline price file · checked Oct 2026
- $3,692Source: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
- $4,754
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Anderson Rehabilitation Institute price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,934
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Harrisburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,934
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,308
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Chicago - North price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,308
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Chicago - Northlake price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7,166
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Shriners Children's Chicago 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.