PET Scan Whole Body cost in Fairfax, VA
PET Scan Whole Body costs $1,150 to $5,356 cash across 8 hospitals within 25 miles of Fairfax.
Price range near Fairfax
Hospital prices near Fairfax
Lowest published price here: Novant Prince William Medical Center
Novant Prince William Medical Center has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($1,150) and Medicare's 4-star CMS rating. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.
→ Worth verifying with the hospital's billing office, and reading the full profile before deciding.
Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.
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What this price typically doesn't include
Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:
- Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
- Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
- Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
- Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
- Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient
Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.
Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.
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Before you schedule
If you're getting a PET scan in Fairfax, your cash price could range from $1,150 to over $5,300—a spread wide enough that calling around before you schedule matters. That 4.7-fold difference means the lowest-priced facility could save you thousands out of pocket, especially if you're self-paying or have a high deductible. Your specific procedure may not be in the public pricing list below, so start by calling the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask directly: "What's your cash price for a whole-body PET scan?" Write down the number they give you, then call one or two other facilities in the area to compare.
Before you schedule, ask that billing department three things: whether they offer a cash discount if you pay upfront (you might qualify for the lowest end of that range), whether they have financial assistance if your income is under roughly 400 percent of the federal poverty line, and how long the quote is valid. If the first hospital's price is toward the high end, it's worth spending 20 minutes on two other calls—the difference could be real money in your pocket.
Questions to ask when you call
Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.
"What is your cash price for PET Scan Whole Body?"
If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.
"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"
Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.
"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"
These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.
PET Scan Whole Body costs between $1,150 and $5,356 at 8 facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $5,703.
What else you should know
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These ambulatory surgery centers are near Fairfax. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Prince William Medical CenterNovant Health | $1,150 | $2,300 | 4/5 | 64.0% | Nonprofit | 11.3 mi |
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical CenterUVA Health | $1,380 | $2,300 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 11.3 mi |
| Inova Fair Oaks HospitalInova Health System | $5,356 | $10,713 | 5/5 | 79.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Inova Loudoun HospitalInova Health System | $5,356 | $10,713 | 5/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 11.3 mi |
| Inova Alexandria HospitalInova Health System | $5,356 | $10,713 | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 14.3 mi |
| Inova Mount Vernon HospitalInova Health System | $5,356 | $10,713 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 14.3 mi |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center | — | — | 3/5 | 76.0% | For-profit | 11.3 mi |
| Reston Hospital CenterHCA Virginia | — | — | 3/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 11.3 mi |
Common questions
How much does PET Scan Whole Body cost in Fairfax, VA?
PET Scan Whole Body costs between $1,150 and $5,356 at 8 facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. The median price is $5,356. The Virginia statewide average is $5,703.
Which hospital is cheapest for PET Scan Whole Body near Fairfax?
Novant Prince William Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $1,150. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 64.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Fairfax, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Prince William Medical Center) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Reston Hospital Center) has a 3-star rating.
Where does this pricing data come from?
All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →
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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →