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PET scan, whole body cost in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

$1,815Typical
$760 – $3,578Most listed prices

From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $4,636 (most listed prices $1,461–$10,667).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. DeSoto Regional Health System
    Hospital · Mansfield, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $207

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main Campus
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $737

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $783

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Omega Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $1,034

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  5. CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital
    Hospital · Alexandria, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $1,420

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. West Jefferson Medical Center
    Hospital · Marrero, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $1,484

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $1,602

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $1,719

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026
  9. Manning Family Children's
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $1,910

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  10. Touro
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $1,928

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  11. East Jefferson General Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $1,948

    The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  12. Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
    Hospital · Kenner, LA
    PET scan, whole body
    Scan only
    $2,188

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026

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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.