How Much Does PET Scan Cost?
A PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography) uses a radioactive tracer to detect metabolic activity in organs and tissues. It is commonly used in cancer diagnosis, heart disease evaluation, and brain disorder assessment.
Without Insurance
$5,750
With Insurance
$1,500
Medicare
$1,200
National Average
$4,200
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $4,140 | $1,080 | $864 |
| Arkansas | $4,313 | $1,125 | $900 |
| West Virginia | $4,313 | $1,125 | $900 |
| Alabama | $4,485 | $1,170 | $936 |
| Oklahoma | $4,485 | $1,170 | $936 |
| Kentucky | $4,888 | $1,275 | $1,020 |
| Louisiana | $4,945 | $1,290 | $1,032 |
| Iowa | $5,060 | $1,320 | $1,056 |
| New Mexico | $5,060 | $1,320 | $1,056 |
| South Carolina | $5,060 | $1,320 | $1,056 |
| South Dakota | $5,060 | $1,320 | $1,056 |
| Kansas | $5,118 | $1,335 | $1,068 |
| North Dakota | $5,118 | $1,335 | $1,068 |
| Idaho | $5,175 | $1,350 | $1,080 |
| Nebraska | $5,175 | $1,350 | $1,080 |
| Tennessee | $5,175 | $1,350 | $1,080 |
| Indiana | $5,348 | $1,395 | $1,116 |
| Missouri | $5,348 | $1,395 | $1,116 |
| Utah | $5,348 | $1,395 | $1,116 |
| Wyoming | $5,348 | $1,395 | $1,116 |
| Georgia | $5,405 | $1,410 | $1,128 |
| North Carolina | $5,405 | $1,410 | $1,128 |
| Michigan | $5,463 | $1,425 | $1,140 |
| Montana | $5,463 | $1,425 | $1,140 |
| Arizona | $5,635 | $1,470 | $1,176 |
| Ohio | $5,635 | $1,470 | $1,176 |
| Wisconsin | $5,635 | $1,470 | $1,176 |
| Maine | $5,693 | $1,485 | $1,188 |
| Texas | $5,693 | $1,485 | $1,188 |
| Florida | $5,808 | $1,515 | $1,212 |
| Minnesota | $5,808 | $1,515 | $1,212 |
| Illinois | $5,923 | $1,545 | $1,236 |
| Pennsylvania | $5,923 | $1,545 | $1,236 |
| Delaware | $5,980 | $1,560 | $1,248 |
| Nevada | $5,980 | $1,560 | $1,248 |
| Vermont | $5,980 | $1,560 | $1,248 |
| Virginia | $5,980 | $1,560 | $1,248 |
| Colorado | $6,095 | $1,590 | $1,272 |
| New Hampshire | $6,095 | $1,590 | $1,272 |
| Oregon | $6,095 | $1,590 | $1,272 |
| Maryland | $6,325 | $1,650 | $1,320 |
| Rhode Island | $6,383 | $1,665 | $1,332 |
| Washington | $6,383 | $1,665 | $1,332 |
| Connecticut | $6,900 | $1,800 | $1,440 |
| New Jersey | $6,900 | $1,800 | $1,440 |
| California | $7,590 | $1,980 | $1,584 |
| Massachusetts | $7,648 | $1,995 | $1,596 |
| Alaska | $7,763 | $2,025 | $1,620 |
| New York | $7,763 | $2,025 | $1,620 |
| Hawaii | $7,935 | $2,070 | $1,656 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does pet scan cost without insurance?
The average cost of pet scan without insurance in the United States is $5,750. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover pet scan?
Most health insurance plans cover pet scan when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $1,500.
Does Medicare cover pet scan?
Medicare Part B typically covers pet scan when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $1,200.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.