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Calcium Level vs PET Scan

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Calcium Level: $15 total · Medicare pays $12 · Patient pays $3

PET Scan: $3,500 total · Medicare pays $2,800 · Patient pays $700

Cost Comparison

MetricCalcium LevelPET Scan
Total Average Cost$15$3,500
Medicare Pays$12$2,800
Patient Pays$3$700
Categorylabimaging

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Calcium Level and PET Scan?
PET Scan costs $3,500 on average, while Calcium Level costs $15 — a difference of $3,485.
How much does Medicare pay for Calcium Level vs PET Scan?
Medicare typically pays $12 for Calcium Level (patient owes $3). For PET Scan, Medicare pays $2,800 (patient owes $700).
What is Calcium Level?
Blood test measuring calcium levels.
What is PET Scan?
Positron emission tomography for cancer detection and staging.