Echocardiogram with and without contrast Cost

Echocardiogram with and without contrast is a heart-related test or procedure. Prices are from 2182 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$611median cash price · 2182 hospitals, 52 statestypically $214–$1,710 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,085
Cash / self-pay
$611
Insurer-negotiated
$348
Medicare pays
$101
$214$1,710
Median cash $611  ·  Medicare $101  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $611 — about 6.0× the Medicare rate ($101). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($202).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,085 list price could save about $473 (44%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes, IN $93 $95 ★ 2/5 117 min 14.2%
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD $93 $95 ★ 3/5 234 min 14.9%
Luminis Health J Kent McNew Family Medical Center Annapolis, MD $95 — — — —
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD $96 — ★ 2/5 240 min 14.5%
Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At Aberdeen, MD $96 — — — —
Harrison Memorial Hospital Cynthiana, KY $97 $223 ★ 3/5 162 min 14.7%
Harrison Medical Center Silverdale, WA $97 $223 ★ 4/5 212 min 13.7%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $97 $96 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $97 $98 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital Ahoskie, NC $97 $113 ★ 2/5 139 min 16.2%
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $98 $98 ★ 3/5 146 min 14.9%
Medical Center Barbour Eufaula, AL $99 $232 — 170 min —
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $101 $241 ★ 4/5 245 min 14.9%
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $101 $241 — — —
Cox Barton County Hospital Lamar, MO $101 — — 86 min 14.8%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $103 $321 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA $104 $265 ★ 2/5 166 min 15.7%
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center Silver Spring, MD $109 $111 ★ 3/5 309 min 14.9%
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Springville, NY $111 $110 — 144 min 15.2%
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD $119 $122 ★ 5/5 216 min 13.5%
Ochsner Laird Hospital Union, MS $121 $95 — 101 min 15.4%
University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD $122 — ★ 3/5 330 min 14.3%
University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD $122 — ★ 3/5 278 min 13.6%
University of Md St Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD $122 — ★ 5/5 281 min 13.1%
St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $123 $280 ★ 4/5 195 min 15.5%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Echocardiogram with and without contrast

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $611; Medicare pays $101.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 327
$60
$16 – $177
Univera 16
$80
$21 – $138
Medicare 533
$92
$23 – $288
Independent Health 36
$97
$27 – $505
Highmark 125
$108
$25 – $480
Anthem 554
$134
$28 – $782
MVP Health Care 81
$136
$26 – $669
Amerigroup 165
$137
$44 – $309
Molina Healthcare 567
$153
$25 – $497
Tricare / VA 398
$165
$24 – $501
Priority Health 56
$182
$34 – $840
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1224
$185
$30 – $812
Centene / Ambetter 765
$199
$25 – $987
AmeriHealth 224
$199
$24 – $704
Geisinger 65
$211
$22 – $1,171
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 138
$217
$87 – $875
Humana 1013
$236
$37 – $834
UCare 80
$242
$25 – $727
Devoted Health 173
$243
$101 – $346
UnitedHealthcare 1433
$250
$53 – $1,132
SelectHealth 46
$252
$85 – $925
UPMC Health Plan 107
$258
$43 – $1,161
Harvard Pilgrim 49
$303
$64 – $995
Kaiser Permanente 214
$307
$36 – $1,120
Bright Health 58
$336
$211 – $1,448
Health Net 322
$337
$50 – $1,373
Aetna 1331
$340
$64 – $1,206
EmblemHealth 64
$387
$61 – $1,882
HealthPartners 275
$392
$41 – $1,118
Oscar Health 217
$393
$80 – $616
Security Health Plan 65
$414
$65 – $919
Medica 240
$415
$73 – $985
Sanford Health Plan 82
$443
$59 – $954
Cigna 1062
$484
$85 – $1,334
AvMed 64
$532
$130 – $1,092
Coventry 157
$608
$82 – $1,445
MultiPlan / PHCS network 866
$722
$86 – $1,738
Healthcare Highways 45
$778
$340 – $1,115

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Maryland$119
Mississippi$212
Puerto Rico$235
Tennessee$243
Arizona$300
Rhode Island$305

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXBaltimore, MDNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABirmingham, ALCincinnati, OHLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIOmaha, NERochester, NY

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Florian Rader, MDCardiologyWest Hollywood, CA760
Renuka Jain, MDCardiologyMilwaukee, WI662
Jeffrey Tauth, M.D.CardiologyHot Springs National Park, AR592
Charles Pollick, M.D.CardiologyLos Angeles, CA591
Rebecca Smith, M.D.CardiologyCape Girardeau, MO476
Ingela Schnittger, M.D.CardiologyStanford, CA453
Ayaz Rahman, M.D.CardiologyKnoxville, TN409
Sherif Nagueh, M.D.CardiologyHouston, TX403
Sabah Skaf, M.DCardiologyLos Angeles, CA398
Arnold Baas, MDCardiologyLos Angeles, CA396
Zuyue Wang, MDCardiologyWashington, DC373
Rohit MitalCardiologyScottsdale, AZ371

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Does Medicare cover Echocardiogram with and without contrast?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Echocardiogram with and without contrast. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $101. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $20 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2182 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $611, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,085, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $348, a Medicare rate of about $101. Most cash prices fall between $214 and $1,710 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Echocardiogram with and without contrast cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2182 US hospitals is $611. Most hospitals fall between $214 and $1,710. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Echocardiogram with and without contrast?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $101). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Echocardiogram with and without contrast?
Medicare pays about $101. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Echocardiogram with and without contrast prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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