Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in California
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
California's integrated health systems like Kaiser Permanente serve over 12 million members statewide, creating a unique landscape for cardiac diagnostic services including echocardiograms. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $79 and $586 for an echocardiogram, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $101. California maintains over 17,000 active echocardiogram providers across its diverse metro and rural regions, giving patients numerous options to browse when seeking cardiac imaging services.
Average
$256
Median
$101
Lowest
$79
Highest
$586
Providers
17,572
3% above national average
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How does echocardiogram compare to related procedures in California?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $85 | $85 | $647 | 5,883 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $308 | $1,785 | 12,256 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $30 | $453 | $1,785 | 9,290 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $80 | $85 | $598 | 6,177 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $196 | $1,352 | 16,316 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $16 | $49 | $88 | 22,603 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $52 | $90 | $287 | 7,619 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 93306 — Echocardiography, transthoracic, with Doppler). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 93306 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 93306 (Echocardiography, transthoracic, with Doppler), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 93306 covers: the provider's professional fee for echocardiogram. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Echocardiogram Visit Costs by City in California — 2026
Echocardiogram costs vary significantly across California cities due to the state's vast geography, from high-cost Bay Area markets to more affordable Central Valley regions. ---CITY_SUMMARIES---
| City | Min Cost | Median Cost | Max Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood | $85 | $586 | $608 |
| Union City | $102 | $404 | $895 |
| Clovis | $60 | $383 | $383 |
| Santa Barbara | $80 | $382 | $382 |
| Lompoc | $85 | $382 | $382 |
| Ukiah | $101 | $290 | $387 |
| Greenbrae | $91 | $285 | $435 |
| Saint Helena | $101 | $266 | $386 |
| Travis Afb | $80 | $254 | $895 |
| Beverly Hills | $73 | $253 | $608 |
Costs reflect self-pay estimates based on insurer-negotiated rates. Insured patients may pay significantly less depending on plan type, deductible status, and network tier.
Why Echocardiogram Visit Costs Vary Across California
California's healthcare costs run approximately 18% above the national average, reflecting the state's high cost of living and robust physician supply in major metropolitan areas. The Golden State's diverse geography creates significant cost variations between coastal urban centers and inland rural communities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego metro areas concentrate the majority of California's cardiac specialists, creating competitive pricing in these markets. Rural counties in the Central Valley and Northern California face limited cardiology access, often requiring patients to travel hours for echocardiogram services. This geographic disparity leads to higher indirect costs for rural patients despite potentially lower professional fees.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
California's major health systems like Kaiser, Sutter Health, and Cedars-Sinai operate extensive outpatient imaging networks with standardized pricing across locations. Independent cardiology practices typically offer more competitive rates but may have limited advanced imaging capabilities. Academic medical centers like UCSF and UCLA command premium rates but provide access to cutting-edge cardiac imaging technology.
Insurance Market Competition in California
Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare dominate California's commercial insurance market, maintaining competitive negotiated rates through their large membership bases. Kaiser's integrated model often results in lower overall costs for members but restricts provider choice. Covered California marketplace plans have expanded access while maintaining cost controls through standardized benefit designs.
Physician Supply and Demand in California
With over 17,000 active echocardiogram providers statewide, California maintains robust cardiac imaging capacity relative to its population of 39 million residents. This healthy supply-to-demand ratio helps moderate pricing pressure and reduces wait times for routine studies. Subspecialty services like pediatric or transesophageal echocardiography remain concentrated in major academic centers, potentially creating access challenges for complex cases.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Echocardiogram Costs in California
What is the average cost of a Echocardiogram visit in California without insurance?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 93306)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia Range: $66 – $1,167 | $463 |
| 2 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $1,020 | $423 |
| 3 | Rhode Island Range: $64 – $895 | $389 |
| 4 | New York Range: $51 – $895 | $373 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Range: $77 – $677 | $324 |
| 6 | Minnesota Range: $77 – $644 | $319 |
| 7 | Georgia Range: $68 – $653 | $309 |
| 8 | Wyoming Range: $94 – $605 | $306 |
| 9 | Delaware Range: $60 – $677 | $303 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania Range: $61 – $677 | $298 |
| 11 | North Dakota Range: $75 – $619 | $292 |
| 12 | Connecticut Range: $64 – $677 | $289 |
| 13 | Nebraska Range: $101 – $477 | $287 |
| 14 | New Hampshire Range: $78 – $519 | $282 |
| 15 | District of Columbia Range: $59 – $569 | $273 |
| 16 | Iowa Range: $85 – $477 | $269 |
| 17 | Oregon Range: $79 – $568 | $268 |
| 18 | Washington Range: $80 – $513 | $260 |
| 19 | California Range: $79 – $586 | $256 |
| 20 | North Carolina Range: $68 – $501 | $254 |
| 21 | Missouri Range: $79 – $449 | $250 |
| 22 | Maine Range: $95 – $394 | $249 |
| 23 | New Mexico Range: $80 – $440 | $244 |
| 24 | New Jersey Range: $60 – $490 | $238 |
| 25 | Vermont Range: $61 – $471 | $234 |
| 26 | South Dakota Range: $67 – $460 | $232 |
| 27 | Kentucky Range: $64 – $477 | $231 |
| 28 | Florida Range: $60 – $460 | $227 |
| 29 | Colorado Range: $77 – $428 | $225 |
| 30 | Indiana Range: $65 – $436 | $224 |
| 31 | Hawaii Range: $75 – $438 | $222 |
| 32 | Idaho Range: $78 – $430 | $213 |
| 33 | Michigan Range: $67 – $405 | $213 |
| 34 | Texas Range: $64 – $418 | $212 |
| 35 | Illinois Range: $74 – $378 | $210 |
| 36 | Nevada Range: $85 – $321 | $208 |
| 37 | Utah Range: $80 – $340 | $207 |
| 38 | Maryland Range: $55 – $399 | $205 |
| 39 | Arkansas Range: $72 – $369 | $201 |
| 40 | Virginia Range: $59 – $390 | $200 |
| 41 | Mississippi Range: $57 – $377 | $191 |
| 42 | Tennessee Range: $64 – $340 | $190 |
| 43 | South Carolina Range: $62 – $364 | $188 |
| 44 | Kansas Range: $71 – $316 | $186 |
| 45 | Louisiana Range: $57 – $342 | $182 |
| 46 | Alabama Range: $60 – $329 | $179 |
| 47 | Ohio Range: $52 – $351 | $178 |
| 48 | Oklahoma Range: $60 – $356 | $177 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $345 | $168 |
| 50 | Arizona Range: $60 – $264 | $145 |
| 51 | Montana Range: $80 – $269 | $143 |