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Brain PET Scan of Energy Use

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 78608

A scan that shows how actively different parts of the brain are using energy. A small amount of a radioactive tracer is given by vein, and a scanner maps where the brain takes it up, producing images of areas that are more or less active than normal. It is used in the assessment of conditions such as memory disorders and seizures.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Brain PET Scan of Energy Use cost?

$1,738

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,738 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $1,023 to $2,399.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,074 · 10th to 90th $1,000 to $6,166Professionalmedian $1,660 · 10th to 90th $955 to $5,248
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $4,074professional $1,660

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$4,786.30
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$2,511.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$1,862.09
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$6,456.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,380.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$5,888.44

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.6 times more in Nebraska than in Montana. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 18th of 51

$1,738

NE $3,162MT $871

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.