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âCT Scanâ (CC BY 2.0) by frankieleon. On average, a CAT scan cost anywhere from $300 to $2,500 depending the body part being examined, if dye is required and the urgency of procedure. A lower end scan that doesnât use a dye is going to cost less than a full scan that includes multiple images and dye.
While the cost of scans varies widely, a typical PET costs about $2,000, an MRI costs about $700 to $900, and a CT scan is about $500 to $700, according to National Imaging Associates (NIA).he cost of diagnostic imaging is projected to increase 28% between 2000 and 2005 to nearly $100 billion annually, according to a Booz Allen Hamilton analysis. This FYI examines the reasons for increasing utilization and costs, notes the benefits, and suggests strategies for purchasers.