Stress Echocardiogram cost in Durham, NC
Stress Echocardiogram costs $255 to $607 cash across 5 hospitals within 25 miles of Durham.
Price range near Durham
Each dot is one hospital’s published cash price — cheapest on the left, most expensive on the right. Hospital-by-hospital detail below.
Hospital prices near Durham
Lowest published price here: Duke Regional Hospital
Duke Regional Hospital has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($255) and Medicare's 4-star CMS rating. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.
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What this price typically doesn't include
Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:
- Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
- Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
- Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
- Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
- Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient
Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.
Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.
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Questions to ask when you call
Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.
"What is your cash price for Stress Echocardiogram?"
If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.
"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"
Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.
"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"
These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.
Stress Echocardiogram costs between $255 and $607 at 5 facilities near Durham, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,411.
About this market
Duke Health operates 3 of 5 hospitals near Durham (60%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.
Duke Health's price of $480 is below the North Carolina average of $1,411.
Grundy, NC · 49 mi away · 2★
29 insurance plans. Cheapest: AmeriHealth. Most expensive: Cigna.
What else you should know
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Regional HospitalDuke Health | $255 | $946 | 4/5 | 71.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Duke University HospitalDuke Health | $480 | $1,776 | 5/5 | 80.0% | For-profit | 0.0 mi |
| Rex HospitalUNC Health | $607 | $1,012 | 5/5 | 80.0% | State government | 20.8 mi |
| Wakemed, Raleigh CampusWakeMed | — | — | 4/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 20.8 mi |
| Duke Health Raleigh HospitalDuke Health | — | $1,716 | — | — | 19.2 mi |
Common questions
How much does Stress Echocardiogram cost in Durham, NC?
Stress Echocardiogram costs between $255 and $607 at 5 facilities near Durham, North Carolina. The median price is $480. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,411.
Which hospital is cheapest for Stress Echocardiogram near Durham?
Duke Regional Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $255. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 71.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Durham, the lowest-priced facility (Duke Regional Hospital) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility.
Where does this pricing data come from?
All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →
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