How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in South Dakota?

Cardiac nuclear stress imaging · CPT 78452 · State: South Dakota

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $3,747, with most between $2,857 and $4,409 ($4,390 cash/self-pay). Based on 15 South Dakota hospitals — 100% higher than the national typical of $1,878. Hospital list charges run about $5,326 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,747
South Dakota · $2,857$4,409
Cash / self-pay
$4,390
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$5,326
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 15 South Dakota 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 South Dakota — FAQs

How much does a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $3,747, with most between $2,857 and $4,409, based on 15 South Dakota hospitals. That's 100% higher than the national typical of $1,878.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging in South Dakota run around $4,390. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,326), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Dakota hospital "list" charges for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging run about $5,326 — roughly 1.4× the $3,747 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 South Dakota?

Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,747), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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