PET Scan Cost in Delaware (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a pet scan cost in Delaware?
The same pet scan in Delaware might cost you $1,545 at one facility and $3,190 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 9 reporting hospitals is $1,594. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
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Where pet scan costs vary in Delaware
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Cheapest PET Scan Providers in Delaware
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($1,594) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAM Squared at Dover LLC | Dover, DE | $1,545 | $49 below |
| 2 | Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford, DE | $1,545 | $49 below |
| 3 | Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover, DE | $1,594 | $0 above |
| 4 | Beebe Medical Center Inc. | Lewes, DE | $3,029 | $1,435 above |
| 5 | St. Francis Hospital Inc | Wilmington, DE | $3,297 | $1,703 above |
| 6 | TidalHealth Nanticoke | DE | $3,726 | $2,132 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
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Quick take
- PAM Squared at Dover LLC is the lowest-cost option at $1,545 - $49 below the median posted price ($1,594), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $1,594, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $1,461 to $1,461 | $1,461 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 8 | $1,490 to $4,814 | $2,897 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 9 | $1,529 to $4,346 | $1,594 |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware | 6 | $1,280 to $6,537 | $2,710 |
| Aetna | 5 | $1,000 to $3,453 | $2,163 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a PET Scan cost with Medicare in Delaware?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for PET Scan is about $1,461 to $1,461 (typically near $1,461). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $292 on a $1,461 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a PET Scan cost with insurance in Delaware?
Across 8 Delaware hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for PET Scan average $1,490 to $4,814 per hospital, with a median near $2,897. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a PET Scan cost without insurance in Delaware?
Cash (self-pay) prices for PET Scan at 9 Delaware hospitals range from $1,529 to $4,346, with a median of $1,594. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a PET Scan cost with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware?
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware negotiated rates for PET Scan at 6 Delaware hospitals range from $1,280 to $6,537, with a median near $2,710. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a PET Scan cost with Aetna in Delaware?
Aetna negotiated rates for PET Scan at 5 Delaware hospitals range from $1,000 to $3,453, with a median near $2,163. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for pet scan
The same pet scan bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $1,467–$6,828
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $3,297–$3,726
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
ChristianaCare (formerly Christiana Care) is essentially a monopoly in northern Delaware and effectively the dominant system statewide. Low facility count means cash price variation is minimal, but commercial reimbursement rates are among the highest in the Mid-Atlantic region. Patients near the Pennsylvania or Maryland border often find meaningfully lower prices by crossing state lines.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $5,925, including NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL at $6,828, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,594 versus $3,512 inpatient (about 2.2× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$1,594 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$319 |
| Out-of-network provider | $3,507+ |
Frequently asked questions: PET Scan costs in Delaware
How much does a PET Scan cost in Delaware?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $1,362, with most facilities between $1,000 and $1,481 (based on 9 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Delaware hospitals run $1,529–$4,346; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a PET Scan in Delaware?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Delaware data is PAM Squared at Dover LLC in Dover at about $1,545. By metro, Dover has the lowest median ($1,570). Independent imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a PET Scan so much cheaper at some Delaware hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 1.5× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Delaware, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,594 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,897 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a PET Scan in Delaware?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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