Two new studies show that millions of Americans have set aside little to no savings, which could leave them in serious jeopardy if they lose a job, need a new car, or have some other emergency. Post to Facebook.
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.
A PET-CT scan can cost $7,000 or more, according to one U.S. medical center. That does not include the cost of added tests and procedures due to false alarms. Some insurance plans do not pay for routine (surveillance) PET scans in a healthy patient who has completed cancer treatment.