Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries
Medicare pricing data for 3,783 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $107 in Colorado to $528 in Hawaii. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries (HCPCS code A9552) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $318.53, but hospitals typically charge $721.95 — a 2.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $318.53, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $63.71. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 2.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $253.58 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $528 | $856 | 3 | 653 | +65.8% |
| Rhode Island | $519 | $900 | 1 | 311 | +63.0% |
| Massachusetts | $511 | $921 | 53 | 10,086 | +60.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $510 | $610 | 10 | 326 | +60.2% |
| Maine | $503 | $720 | 8 | 862 | +57.8% |
| Montana | $500 | $627 | 2 | 74 | +57.0% |
| Florida | $483 | $798 | 414 | 37,630 | +51.7% |
| Minnesota | $475 | $725 | 98 | 2,744 | +49.0% |
| Illinois | $452 | $718 | 121 | 7,067 | +42.0% |
| New York | $434 | $806 | 291 | 25,101 | +36.1% |
| Ohio | $433 | $787 | 60 | 2,608 | +36.0% |
| Wisconsin | $415 | $721 | 75 | 1,979 | +30.2% |
| Alaska | $391 | $855 | 19 | 1,231 | +22.9% |
| District of Columbia | $375 | $469 | 8 | 115 | +17.8% |
| New Hampshire | $370 | $469 | 11 | 461 | +16.2% |
| North Dakota | $358 | $650 | 1 | 494 | +12.4% |
| California | $354 | $868 | 500 | 41,271 | +11.3% |
| South Dakota | $353 | $575 | 7 | 561 | +10.8% |
| Oregon | $352 | $690 | 34 | 1,602 | +10.5% |
| Washington | $347 | $659 | 66 | 3,356 | +9.1% |
| Utah | $343 | $1,191 | 28 | 558 | +7.6% |
| Wyoming | $327 | $955 | 12 | 813 | +2.8% |
| Idaho | $325 | $999 | 18 | 1,093 | +2.0% |
| Arizona | $321 | $786 | 214 | 10,289 | +0.9% |
| Nevada | $305 | $463 | 96 | 4,471 | -4.1% |
| Missouri | $289 | $714 | 27 | 978 | -9.1% |
| Georgia | $262 | $852 | 22 | 1,403 | -17.7% |
| South Carolina | $255 | $817 | 34 | 2,786 | -19.9% |
| Kentucky | $254 | $712 | 16 | 930 | -20.1% |
| Connecticut | $250 | $335 | 14 | 765 | -21.4% |
| Tennessee | $247 | $617 | 61 | 4,134 | -22.4% |
| Alabama | $245 | $723 | 62 | 6,024 | -23.1% |
| North Carolina | $241 | $804 | 42 | 1,495 | -24.3% |
| New Mexico | $196 | $554 | 25 | 1,463 | -38.4% |
| Michigan | $193 | $412 | 15 | 445 | -39.4% |
| Arkansas | $190 | $721 | 65 | 7,517 | -40.3% |
| Virginia | $186 | $752 | 35 | 4,240 | -41.5% |
| Nebraska | $181 | $725 | 23 | 1,229 | -43.0% |
| New Jersey | $180 | $340 | 99 | 8,779 | -43.4% |
| Iowa | $174 | $658 | 34 | 1,146 | -45.3% |
| Kansas | $170 | $665 | 37 | 3,402 | -46.7% |
| Oklahoma | $153 | $541 | 30 | 1,534 | -52.1% |
| Indiana | $151 | $672 | 56 | 2,520 | -52.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $151 | $520 | 84 | 6,749 | -52.7% |
| Louisiana | $149 | $530 | 22 | 2,214 | -53.2% |
| Vermont | $147 | $300 | 1 | 20 | -54.0% |
| Maryland | $138 | $490 | 99 | 13,638 | -56.8% |
| Texas | $134 | $570 | 623 | 22,950 | -58.0% |
| Mississippi | $131 | $754 | 18 | 886 | -59.0% |
| Delaware | $130 | $446 | 3 | 214 | -59.3% |
| Colorado | $107 | $659 | 70 | 4,598 | -66.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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