How much does Cardiac nuclear stress imaging cost in Texas?

Cardiac nuclear stress imaging · CPT 78452 · State: Texas

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $1,415, with most between $946 and $2,561 ($4,329 cash/self-pay). Based on 352 Texas hospitals — 25% lower than the national typical of $1,878. Hospital list charges run about $8,526 (6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,415
Texas · $946–$2,561
Cash / self-pay
$4,329
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$8,526
6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 352 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging is about $1,415, with most between $946 and $2,561, based on 352 Texas hospitals. That's 25% lower than the national typical of $1,878.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging in Texas run around $4,329. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,526), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for a Cardiac nuclear stress imaging run about $8,526 — roughly 6× the $1,415 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,415), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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