How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Maryland?
Cardiac nuclear stress imaging · CPT 78452 · State: Maryland
In Maryland, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $861, with most between $703 and $1,556 ($1,994 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Maryland hospitals — 54% lower than the national typical of $1,878. Hospital list charges run about $1,990 (2.3× higher).
Source: medians across 5 Maryland 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 Maryland — FAQs
How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Maryland?
In Maryland, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $861, with most between $703 and $1,556, based on 5 Maryland hospitals. That's 54% lower than the national typical of $1,878.
How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost without insurance in Maryland?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging in Maryland run around $1,994. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,990), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Maryland hospital bill for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging so high?
Maryland hospital "list" charges for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging run about $1,990 — roughly 2.3× the $861 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 Maryland?
Yes. If a Maryland hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $861), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Maryland hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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