PET Scan Cost in Virginia (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a pet scan cost in Virginia?
You could pay $1,423 or $5,675 for the same pet scan in Virginia - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 61 reporting hospitals is $2,924. This data comes directly 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 Virginia
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Cheapest PET Scan Providers in Virginia
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($2,924) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta Health | Fishersville, VA | $1,397 | $1,527 below |
| 2 | Johnston Memorial Hospital | Abingdon, VA | $1,405 | $1,519 below |
| 3 | Russell County Hospital | Lebanon, VA | $1,405 | $1,519 below |
| 4 | Lonesome Pine Hospital | Big Stone Gap, VA | $1,405 | $1,519 below |
| 5 | Smyth County Community Hospital | Marion, VA | $1,405 | $1,519 below |
| 6 | Sentara Hospitals | Suffolk, VA | $1,423 | $1,501 below |
| 7 | Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $1,423 | $1,501 below |
| 8 | Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William | Woodbridge, VA | $1,423 | $1,501 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- Augusta Health is the lowest-cost option at $1,397 - $1,527 below the median posted price ($2,924), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $2,924, 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) | 42 | $2,287 to $5,458 | $4,064 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 66 | $1,394 to $7,663 | $2,924 |
| Anthem HealthKeepers | 42 | $349 to $4,684 | $3,268 |
| Aetna | 31 | $1,925 to $7,135 | $4,742 |
| Cigna | 19 | $1,801 to $10,720 | $5,943 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 14 | $1,928 to $6,377 | $4,150 |
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 Virginia?
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 Virginia?
Across 42 Virginia hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for PET Scan average $2,287 to $5,458 per hospital, with a median near $4,064. 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 Virginia?
Cash (self-pay) prices for PET Scan at 66 Virginia hospitals range from $1,394 to $7,663, with a median of $2,924. 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 Anthem HealthKeepers in Virginia?
Anthem HealthKeepers negotiated rates for PET Scan at 42 Virginia hospitals range from $349 to $4,684, with a median near $3,268. 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 Virginia?
Aetna negotiated rates for PET Scan at 31 Virginia hospitals range from $1,925 to $7,135, with a median near $4,742. 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 much does a PET Scan cost with Cigna in Virginia?
Cigna negotiated rates for PET Scan at 19 Virginia hospitals range from $1,801 to $10,720, with a median near $5,943. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a PET Scan cost with UnitedHealthcare in Virginia?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for PET Scan at 14 Virginia hospitals range from $1,928 to $6,377, with a median near $4,150. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare 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 $723–$15,060
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $723–$8,864
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Inova Health System dominates Northern Virginia with pricing that reflects DC-metro labor costs - among the highest in the Mid-Atlantic. Sentara Healthcare and Carilion Clinic cover the Tidewater and Southwest Virginia markets respectively. Northern Virginia facilities typically price 20–30% above the state average due to proximity to the DC labor market.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $14,703, including Sovah Health - Martinsville at $15,060, 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 $3,086 versus $1,491 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$2,924 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$585 |
| Out-of-network provider | $6,433+ |
Frequently asked questions: PET Scan costs in Virginia
How much does a PET Scan cost in Virginia?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $1,423, with most facilities between $976 and $1,474 (based on 56 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Virginia hospitals run $1,394–$7,663; 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 Virginia?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Virginia data is Augusta Health in Fishersville at about $1,397. By metro, Norfolk has the lowest median ($1,423). 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 Virginia 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 Virginia, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,924 versus a median negotiated rate of $4,064 - 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 Virginia?
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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