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PET Scan of a Limited Area

North Carolina 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 $105 · 10th to 90th $71 to $245Professionalmedian $141 · 10th to 90th $141 to $141
$100$200$500facility $105professional $141

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. 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
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$218.78
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$776.25