How much does an Echocardiogram cost in South Dakota?

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) · CPT 93306 · State: South Dakota

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) is about $1,730, with most between $1,088 and $2,303 ($2,143 cash/self-pay). Based on 18 South Dakota hospitals — 83% higher than the national typical of $947. Hospital list charges run about $2,480 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,730
South Dakota · $1,088–$2,303
Cash / self-pay
$2,143
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,480
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 18 South Dakota 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 South Dakota — FAQs

How much does an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) is about $1,730, with most between $1,088 and $2,303, based on 18 South Dakota hospitals. That's 83% higher than the national typical of $947.

How much does an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost without insurance in South Dakota?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) in South Dakota run around $2,143. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,480), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my South Dakota hospital bill for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) so high?

South Dakota hospital "list" charges for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) run about $2,480 — roughly 1.4× the $1,730 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 South Dakota?

Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,730), 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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