PET Scan of a Limited Area

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 78811

A PET scan covering one region of the body, such as the chest or the head and neck. A small amount of radioactive tracer is injected and the scanner shows where it collects, highlighting tissue that is unusually active, such as a tumor. Only the region of interest is imaged rather than the whole body.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $251 · 10th to 90th $117 to $251

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	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Aetna Setting Facility Modifier 26 · Professional part Typical Low $117.49 Median $251.19 Typical High $251.19	Facility	26 · Professional part	$117.49	$251.19	$251.19