How much does a Cardiac stress test cost in Houston?

Cardiac stress test · CPT 93015 · Metro area: Houston

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac stress test is about $321, with most between $248 and $356 ($872 cash/self-pay). Based on 27 Houston hospitals — 55% higher than the national typical of $207. Hospital list charges run about $872 (2.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$321
Houston · $248$356
Cash / self-pay
$872
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$872
2.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 27 Houston hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Cardiac stress test cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Cardiac stress test cost in Houston — FAQs

How much does a Cardiac stress test cost in Houston?

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cardiac stress test is about $321, with most between $248 and $356, based on 27 Houston hospitals. That's 55% higher than the national typical of $207.

How much does a Cardiac stress test cost without insurance in Houston?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cardiac stress test in Houston run around $872. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $872), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Houston hospital bill for a Cardiac stress test so high?

Houston hospital "list" charges for a Cardiac stress test run about $872 — roughly 2.7× the $321 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 stress test in Houston?

Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $321), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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