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Brain PET Scan of Energy Use

North Carolina 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 July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $98 · 10th to 90th $69 to $234Professionalmedian $148 · 10th to 90th $69 to $240
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kfacility $98professional $148

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$239.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$204.17
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$177.83
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$467.74
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$3,235.94