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Pet scan brain perf study cost at US hospitals
HC PET SCAN BRAIN PERF STUDY · CPT 78609
$2,343.00
lowest cash price
$4,525.50
national median
$7,048.20
highest cash price
4
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2,343.00–$7,048.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($7,048.20) → Jul 1, 2026 ($4,525.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $2,343.00 | $4,525.50 | $4,812.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,048.20 | $7,048.20 | $7,048.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $2,343.00 | $69.63 – $125.33 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $4,525.50 | $69.63 – $5,430.60 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $4,812.00 | $1,283.20 – $5,774.40 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $7,048.20 | $50.39 – $8,810.25 |