How much does an Echocardiogram cost in North Carolina?

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) · CPT 93306 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) is about $1,336, with most between $249 and $1,740 ($1,717 cash/self-pay). Based on 50 North Carolina hospitals — 41% higher than the national typical of $947. Hospital list charges run about $3,435 (2.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,336
North Carolina · $249–$1,740
Cash / self-pay
$1,717
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,435
2.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 50 North Carolina hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost in North Carolina — FAQs

How much does an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) is about $1,336, with most between $249 and $1,740, based on 50 North Carolina hospitals. That's 41% higher than the national typical of $947.

How much does an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost without insurance in North Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) in North Carolina run around $1,717. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,435), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my North Carolina hospital bill for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) so high?

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) run about $3,435 — roughly 2.6× the $1,336 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 an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) in North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,336), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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