Pet CT whole body initial cost at US hospitals
HC Pet CT Whole Body Initial · CPT 78816
$1,815.60
lowest cash price
$5,639.40
national median
$15,426.60
highest cash price
9
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1,815.60–$15,426.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($6,981.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($4,586.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $1,815.60 | $1,815.60 | $1,815.60 |
| Ohio | 3 | $2,999.25 | $4,586.25 | $4,915.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $5,639.40 | $9,824.40 | $15,426.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $1,815.60 | $3,026.00 – $3,026.00 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $2,999.25 | $1,386.76 – $2,496.17 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $4,586.25 | $1,223.00 – $5,503.50 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $4,915.50 | $1,460.92 – $5,898.60 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $5,639.40 | $1,388.34 – $7,049.25 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $6,981.60 | $1,404.22 – $10,472.40 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $9,824.40 | $808.44 – $13,917.90 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $12,895.20 | $808.81 – $18,268.20 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,426.60 | $1,440.58 – $21,854.35 |