Cardiac Stress Test

A test that measures how the heart responds to physical exertion. May include exercise on a treadmill with EKG monitoring, or a nuclear stress test using radioactive tracers for imaging.

Price Comparison

Average Cost (Uninsured)$5,000

Average Cost (Insured)$1,800

Fair Price Range$350 – $2,500

Medicare Reimbursement$450

Detailed Breakdown

Average Cost (Insured)

$1,800

Average Cost (Uninsured)

$5,000

Medicare Reimbursement Rate

$450

Fair Price Range

$350 – $2,500

Common CPT Codes

9301593017930187845278451

Negotiation Tips

Distinguish between a standard exercise stress test (~$200-600 fair price) and a nuclear stress test (~$800-2500) -- ensure you were billed for the correct type
Nuclear stress tests involve separate charges for the radioactive tracer, the imaging, and the physician interpretation -- verify each component is reasonable
Outpatient cardiology offices typically charge 40-50% less than hospital outpatient departments for stress tests
If the stress test was normal and followed by additional cardiac imaging, question whether the additional imaging was medically necessary

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