How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Austin?
Cardiac nuclear stress imaging · CPT 78452 · Metro area: Austin
In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $1,758, with most between $974 and $2,708 ($4,895 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 Austin hospitals — 6% lower than the national typical of $1,878. Hospital list charges run about $6,229 (3.5× higher).
Source: medians across 12 Austin hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Austin — FAQs
How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Austin?
In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $1,758, with most between $974 and $2,708, based on 12 Austin hospitals. That's 6% lower than the national typical of $1,878.
How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost without insurance in Austin?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging in Austin run around $4,895. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,229), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Austin hospital bill for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging so high?
Austin hospital "list" charges for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging run about $6,229 — roughly 3.5× the $1,758 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging in Austin?
Yes. If a Austin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,758), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Austin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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