How much does Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Pennsylvania?

Cardiac nuclear stress imaging · CPT 78452 · State: Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $1,802, with most between $1,374 and $2,786 ($3,472 cash/self-pay). Based on 134 Pennsylvania hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,878. Hospital list charges run about $5,546 (3.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,802
Pennsylvania · $1,374–$2,786
Cash / self-pay
$3,472
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$5,546
3.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 134 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $1,802, with most between $1,374 and $2,786, based on 134 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,878.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging in Pennsylvania run around $3,472. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,546), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging run about $5,546 — roughly 3.1× the $1,802 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,802), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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