PET Scan Cost with Medicare (2026)
Positron emission tomography for cancer detection and staging.
$3,500
National Avg Cost
$2,800
Medicare Pays
$700
Patient Pays
Imaging
Category
PET Scan Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $4,355 | $3,484 | $871 |
| 2 | Tennessee | $4,335 | $3,468 | $867 |
| 3 | Maine | $4,300 | $3,440 | $860 |
| 4 | Nevada | $4,247 | $3,398 | $849 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $4,159 | $3,327 | $832 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $4,145 | $3,316 | $829 |
| 7 | Montana | $4,107 | $3,285 | $821 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $4,075 | $3,260 | $815 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $4,056 | $3,245 | $811 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $4,020 | $3,216 | $804 |
| 11 | Alabama | $4,013 | $3,210 | $803 |
| 12 | Vermont | $4,007 | $3,205 | $801 |
| 13 | Ohio | $3,970 | $3,176 | $794 |
| 14 | Maryland | $3,969 | $3,175 | $794 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $3,931 | $3,145 | $786 |
| 16 | Iowa | $3,913 | $3,130 | $783 |
| 17 | Alaska | $3,888 | $3,111 | $778 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $3,887 | $3,110 | $777 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $3,856 | $3,085 | $771 |
| 20 | Kansas | $3,755 | $3,004 | $751 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $3,750 | $3,000 | $750 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $3,737 | $2,990 | $747 |
| 23 | New York | $3,662 | $2,930 | $732 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $3,552 | $2,842 | $710 |
| 25 | California | $3,508 | $2,807 | $702 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $3,506 | $2,805 | $701 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $3,435 | $2,748 | $687 |
| 28 | Utah | $3,409 | $2,727 | $682 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $3,399 | $2,719 | $680 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $3,352 | $2,681 | $670 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $3,297 | $2,637 | $659 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $3,248 | $2,598 | $650 |
| 33 | Indiana | $3,226 | $2,581 | $645 |
| 34 | Idaho | $3,192 | $2,554 | $638 |
| 35 | Arizona | $3,075 | $2,460 | $615 |
| 36 | Florida | $3,014 | $2,411 | $603 |
| 37 | Missouri | $2,980 | $2,384 | $596 |
| 38 | Georgia | $2,965 | $2,372 | $593 |
| 39 | Delaware | $2,950 | $2,360 | $590 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $2,921 | $2,337 | $584 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $2,819 | $2,255 | $564 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $2,804 | $2,243 | $561 |
| 43 | Washington | $2,770 | $2,216 | $554 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $2,755 | $2,204 | $551 |
| 45 | Michigan | $2,754 | $2,204 | $551 |
| 46 | Colorado | $2,734 | $2,187 | $547 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $2,707 | $2,165 | $541 |
| 48 | Illinois | $2,688 | $2,151 | $538 |
| 49 | Oregon | $2,668 | $2,135 | $534 |
| 50 | Texas | $2,664 | $2,131 | $533 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a PET Scan cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for PET Scan is $3,500. Medicare typically pays $2,800, leaving a patient responsibility of $700.
Does Medicare cover PET Scan?
Yes, Medicare covers PET Scan. The average Medicare payment is $2,800 out of a total cost of $3,500.
What category is PET Scan?
PET Scan is classified as a imaging procedure.