Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in Illinois
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Illinois leads the Midwest with over 6,650 active echocardiogram providers, reflecting the state's robust cardiovascular care infrastructure centered around major academic medical centers in Chicago and Peoria. Patients seeking an echocardiogram in Illinois typically pay between $74 and $378, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $178 based on actual negotiated insurance rates. With this extensive network of providers spanning from Cook County's dense urban centers to rural communities across downstate Illinois, patients can browse all available echocardiogram specialists to find the most cost-effective option for their cardiac imaging needs.
Average
$210
Median
$178
Lowest
$74
Highest
$378
Providers
6,654
15% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does echocardiogram compare to related procedures in Illinois?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $85 | $344 | $901 | 4,773 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $441 | $1,147 | 4,920 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $220 | $462 | $944 | 5,408 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $118 | $290 | $534 | 3,608 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $70 | $339 | $696 | 5,884 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $17 | $24 | $85 | 10,197 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $45 | $101 | $257 | 6,504 |
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.
Why Echocardiogram Visit Costs Vary Across Illinois
Illinois echocardiogram costs run approximately 10% above the national average, driven by the state's concentration of high-cost academic medical centers and the premium pricing power of Chicago-area healthcare systems. The state's healthcare landscape is heavily influenced by the dominance of major health systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Aurora, and Rush University Medical Center, which command higher negotiated rates with insurers.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Chicago's metropolitan area contains nearly 60% of Illinois's cardiac imaging capacity, while rural counties in southern and western Illinois often lack local cardiology services entirely. Patients in communities like Cairo, Mount Vernon, or Galesburg may need to travel 50+ miles to reach the nearest echocardiogram facility, increasing total costs when factoring in time and transportation. This geographic maldistribution creates access bottlenecks that can drive up pricing in underserved regions.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned outpatient imaging centers in Illinois typically charge 40-60% more than independent cardiology practices due to higher overhead and facility fees. Major health systems like OSF Healthcare, Carle Health, and Loyola Medicine operate extensive networks of outpatient facilities that often bill separate technical and professional components. Independent practices and freestanding imaging centers generally offer more competitive self-pay rates and faster appointment availability.
Insurance Market Competition in Illinois
The presence of multiple major insurers including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna creates moderate competition that helps control negotiated rates compared to markets dominated by a single payer. However, provider consolidation has strengthened the negotiating position of large health systems, contributing to above-average costs particularly in the Chicago metropolitan area. Rural markets often have limited insurer participation, reducing competitive pressure on pricing.
Physician Supply and Demand in Illinois
With over 6,650 providers performing echocardiograms statewide, Illinois has adequate specialist density in urban areas but significant shortages in rural regions south of Interstate 80. The concentration of cardiology training programs at institutions like University of Chicago, Northwestern, and Loyola helps maintain physician supply in metropolitan areas. However, recruitment challenges in smaller communities create capacity constraints that can lead to longer wait times and potentially higher costs for urgent cardiac imaging needs.
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 Illinois
What is the average cost of a Echocardiogram visit in Illinois without insurance?
Does Illinois Medicaid cover Echocardiogram visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Echocardiogram visit in Illinois?
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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 |