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PET Scan: GOOD SAMARITAN vs Mercy Hospital - in Bakersfield

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL charges $30 for PET Scan. Mercy Hospital - Bakersfield charges $4,273, a 99% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past 2 months, with 41 and 0 payer rates. GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL is the lower-cost option for cash payers.

Head-to-head: PET Scan pricing

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

$30
Cash Price for PET Scan
High confidence
41 payer rates

Source: GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL machine-readable file , updated Jun 2026.

Mercy Hospital - Bakersfield

$4,273
Cash Price for PET Scan
Low confidence
0 payer rates

Source: Mercy Hospital - Bakersfield machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Based on cash and payer rates

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Methodology and data sources

Based on cash and payer rates across GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL and Mercy Hospital - Bakersfield, updated 2026-04-18. Every price comes from each hospital's federally mandated price transparency file under 45 CFR Part 180. See the full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

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Prices shown are sourced from publicly available hospital pricing files required by federal law (45 CFR Part 180). Actual costs may vary based on your insurance plan, specific diagnosis, treatment complexity, and other factors. ProcedureRadar does not provide medical advice. This information is for comparison purposes only. Contact the hospital or your insurance provider for a personalized cost estimate.