Echocardiogram without contrast is a heart-related test or procedure. Prices are from 1676 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $927 — about 6.7× the Medicare rate ($138). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($276).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,695 list price could save about $767 (45%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | $140 | $176 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 15.0% |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City, IA | $140 | $176 | ★ 2/5 | 210 min | 13.5% |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $141 | $232 | ★ 3/5 | 259 min | 14.9% |
| Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center | Prestonsburg, KY | $142 | $42 | ★ 2/5 | 193 min | 15.1% |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $142 | $37 | ★ 3/5 | 218 min | 14.9% |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $142 | $57 | ★ 1/5 | 250 min | 13.6% |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc | Gassaway, WV | $143 | — | — | 102 min | 15.0% |
| St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc | Buckhannon, WV | $143 | — | ★ 3/5 | 142 min | 16.4% |
| Cumberland Medical Center | Crossville, TN | $146 | $248 | ★ 4/5 | 201 min | 15.1% |
| Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $146 | $232 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | 15.7% |
| Roane Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $146 | $232 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.5% |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $146 | $232 | ★ 4/5 | 184 min | 15.0% |
| Leconte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $146 | $248 | ★ 5/5 | 195 min | 14.4% |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $146 | $232 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.1% |
| University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus | Great Bend, KS | $150 | $315 | ★ 4/5 | 107 min | 14.5% |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $150 | $232 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | 14.6% |
| Bayamon Medical Center | Bayamon, PR | $152 | $148 | — | 285 min | 15.8% |
| Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | Fort Washington, MD | $163 | $167 | ★ 4/5 | 214 min | 14.9% |
| Sidney Health Center | Sidney, MT | $167 | $256 | ★ 3/5 | 152 min | 14.7% |
| Physicians Care Surgical Hospital | Royersford, PA | $168 | $227 | — | — | 14.7% |
| UNC Health Care Wayne | Goldsboro, NC | $169 | $192 | ★ 3/5 | 192 min | 15.3% |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Nogales, AZ | $170 | $167 | — | 141 min | — |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Silver Spring, MD | $170 | $167 | ★ 2/5 | 314 min | 15.5% |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $171 | $151 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake | Devils Lake, ND | $173 | $301 | ★ 2/5 | 138 min | 14.9% |
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 June 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 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: $927; Medicare pays $138.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 238 |
$27 – $279 |
| Independent Health | 23 |
$47 – $154 |
| Univera | 14 |
$36 – $193 |
| Medicare | 383 |
$41 – $350 |
| Amerigroup | 129 |
$80 – $314 |
| Highmark | 87 |
$55 – $520 |
| Anthem | 401 |
$58 – $904 |
| Priority Health | 45 |
$60 – $1,208 |
| Tricare / VA | 281 |
$41 – $697 |
| Molina Healthcare | 425 |
$43 – $633 |
| Geisinger | 45 |
$66 – $1,072 |
| AmeriHealth | 173 |
$54 – $1,057 |
| Humana | 722 |
$68 – $1,295 |
| Devoted Health | 127 |
$148 – $280 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 562 |
$45 – $1,381 |
| UCare | 52 |
$68 – $1,742 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 70 |
$105 – $1,161 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1020 |
$82 – $1,588 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 904 |
$58 – $1,330 |
| MVP Health Care | 57 |
$57 – $1,250 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 35 |
$101 – $1,491 |
| SelectHealth | 35 |
$144 – $1,078 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 163 |
$92 – $1,801 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 96 |
$156 – $1,299 |
| Bright Health | 46 |
$285 – $2,118 |
| EmblemHealth | 46 |
$91 – $1,882 |
| Oscar Health | 160 |
$115 – $1,345 |
| Aetna | 991 |
$104 – $1,977 |
| Medica | 145 |
$104 – $1,621 |
| HealthPartners | 164 |
$89 – $2,137 |
| Health Net | 234 |
$115 – $3,038 |
| Cigna | 778 |
$125 – $2,130 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 53 |
$130 – $1,665 |
| Security Health Plan | 42 |
$107 – $1,265 |
| Coventry | 98 |
$127 – $2,427 |
| AvMed | 49 |
$350 – $2,833 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 613 |
$225 – $2,867 |
| Healthcare Highways | 35 |
$298 – $2,144 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $257 |
| Mississippi | $261 |
| Tennessee | $306 |
| Arkansas | $310 |
| Arizona | $342 |
| New Jersey | $344 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1676 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $927, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,695, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $385, a Medicare rate of about $138. Most cash prices fall between $258 and $2,717 — 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
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