How much does Cardiovascular Stress Test cost?
9 hospitals publish prices for this procedure. Here's what we found.
What Virginia hospitals charge
That's a 1x difference within Virginia. The average is $428.
Cardiac procedure prices vary because cardiac testing combines equipment time, a cardiologist's interpretation, and sometimes a technician's supervision — and hospitals bundle these components differently. A stress test billed as a single line item at one hospital might be three separate charges at another. Hospital cardiology departments also price differently than standalone cardiology clinics, which typically carry less overhead. Medicare negotiates significantly lower rates for cardiac tests than most commercial insurers, which creates wide gaps between what different patients pay for identical tests. Before you schedule, ask whether the quoted price includes the cardiologist's read, and whether a standalone cardiology clinic in your area offers the same test.
Note: This procedure is currently only available in Virginia (9 hospitals). Not all hospitals publish prices for this specific code — some bundle it with other services or use different billing codes. We're working to expand coverage.
Where do you need this done?
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Common questions
How much does cardiovascular stress test cost?
In Virginia, cardiovascular stress test ranges from $407 to $431 across 9 hospitals, with an average of $428. Prices also vary by insurance plan and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Which hospital is cheapest for cardiovascular stress test?
The cheapest hospital depends on where you live. Prices vary significantly between markets, and most patients can't realistically travel across states for a procedure. Select your state and city above to see the lowest-priced hospitals near you.
Why do hospitals charge different prices for the same cardiovascular stress test?
Hospital prices vary based on ownership type, location, negotiated insurance rates, and facility overhead. The CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule requires every hospital to publish all prices, making these differences visible for the first time.
Data compiled by HospitalCost from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026.