How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Massachusetts?

Cardiac nuclear stress imaging · CPT 78452 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $2,262, with most between $1,602 and $2,922 ($4,496 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Massachusetts hospitals — 20% higher than the national typical of $1,878. Hospital list charges run about $4,570 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,262
Massachusetts · $1,602$2,922
Cash / self-pay
$4,496
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,570
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 36 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs

How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $2,262, with most between $1,602 and $2,922, based on 36 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 20% higher than the national typical of $1,878.

How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost without insurance in Massachusetts?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging in Massachusetts run around $4,496. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,570), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging so high?

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging run about $4,570 — roughly 2× the $2,262 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 Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,262), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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