PET Scan Whole Body cost in Virginia Beach, VA
PET Scan Whole Body costs $3,839 to $5,521 cash across 7 hospitals within 25 miles of Virginia Beach.
Price range near Virginia Beach
Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $1,681 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Virginia Beach
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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 scheduling a PET scan in Virginia Beach, the price you'll pay depends almost entirely on which facility you choose—the cash price ranges from about $3,800 to nearly $11,000 for the same procedure. That nearly threefold difference means you could save $3,000 to $7,000 just by calling around before you book. Your insurance will likely cover most or all of this, but if you're uninsured, have a high deductible, or are considering paying cash for any reason, that gap is worth your time to investigate.
Before you schedule, call the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommended and ask for the cash price of a whole-body PET scan—not the gross charges billed to insurance, just the discount price they'd give you if you self-pay. Then call one or two other imaging centers in the area and ask the same question. You'll have your actual options within an hour. If cost is a real concern, mention that to your doctor; they may be flexible about where the scan happens as long as it's done soon.
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 $3,839 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $5,521 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia — a 1.4x difference for the same procedure across 7 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $5,703.
About this market
Sentara Health operates 5 of 7 hospitals near Virginia Beach (71%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.
Sentara Health's price of $4,409 is below the Virginia average of $5,703.
Chesapeake, VA · 18 mi away · 3★
7 insurance plans. Cheapest: Aetna. Most expensive: Sentara Health Plans.
What else you should know
Children's hospitals
The following children's hospitals are listed separately because their pricing, patient mix, and quality benchmarks differ from adult facilities.
Surgery center alternatives
These ambulatory surgery centers are near Virginia Beach. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $3,839 | $6,399 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 18.1 mi |
| Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health | $4,409 | $8,818 | 4/5 | 78.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $4,409 | $8,818 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 17.0 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $4,409 | $8,818 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 17.3 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $4,409 | $8,818 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 23.7 mi |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health | $4,409 | $8,818 | 4/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Riverside Shore Memorial HospitalRiverside Health System | $5,521 | $11,042 | 3/5 | 81.0% | Nonprofit | 17.3 mi |
Common questions
How much does PET Scan Whole Body cost in Virginia Beach, VA?
PET Scan Whole Body costs between $3,839 and $5,521 at 7 facilities near Virginia Beach, Virginia. The median price is $4,409. The Virginia statewide average is $5,703.
Which hospital is cheapest for PET Scan Whole Body near Virginia Beach?
Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $3,839. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Virginia Beach, the lowest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital) 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 →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for PET Scan Whole Body near Virginia Beach is $1,682 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($3,839) and Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital ($5,521).
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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 →