Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in Kentucky
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Kentucky's rural healthcare challenges mean cardiac imaging services like echocardiograms are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and other metropolitan areas, creating significant access barriers for residents in Appalachian counties. Echocardiogram costs in Kentucky range from $63.81 to $476.78 based on negotiated insurance rates, with a median cost of $151.95 across 283 active providers statewide. Kentucky patients benefit from rates that run approximately 12% below the national average, making cardiac diagnostic services more affordable than in neighboring states.
Average
$231
Median
$152
Lowest
$64
Highest
$477
Providers
283
7% below national average
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| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $85 | $324 | $814 | 243 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $322 | $917 | 270 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $202 | $421 | $1,136 | 210 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $106 | $249 | $631 | 191 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $60 | $220 | $830 | 282 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $80 | $88 | 945 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $44 | $92 | $229 | 248 |
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 Kentucky
Kentucky's healthcare costs run approximately 5% below national averages, reflecting lower overhead costs in many areas but also limited provider competition in rural regions. The state's mountainous eastern counties face particular challenges with specialist access, often requiring patients to travel to Louisville or Lexington for cardiac imaging services.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Louisville and Lexington metro areas house the majority of Kentucky's cardiac specialists, while 54 counties are designated as medically underserved areas with limited or no local cardiology services. Rural patients often face 100+ mile drives to reach echocardiogram facilities, creating additional costs and access barriers. Telemedicine initiatives have helped with follow-up consultations, but diagnostic imaging still requires in-person visits at centralized locations.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
University of Kentucky HealthCare and Baptist Health dominate the cardiac imaging market in their respective regions, with pricing power that comes from limited competition. Independent cardiology practices typically offer lower facility fees than hospital-owned clinics, but may have longer wait times for appointments. Outpatient imaging centers provide cost-effective alternatives in urban areas, though rural options remain extremely limited.
Insurance Market Competition in Kentucky
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield holds significant market share in Kentucky, followed by UHC and Humana, creating moderate competition that helps keep negotiated rates reasonable. The ACA marketplace offers multiple plan options in most counties, though some rural areas have limited insurer participation. Medicaid expansion has increased insurer competition for managed care contracts, benefiting patients through improved provider networks and services.
Physician Supply and Demand in Kentucky
With 283 active providers offering echocardiogram services, Kentucky maintains adequate coverage in urban areas but significant shortages in rural regions, particularly eastern counties. The University of Kentucky's medical training programs help retain some specialists in-state, though many graduates leave for higher-paying markets. This uneven distribution creates pricing disparities, with rural providers often charging premium rates due to limited local competition and higher overhead costs.
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 Kentucky
What is the average cost of a Echocardiogram visit in Kentucky without insurance?
Does Kentucky Medicaid cover Echocardiogram visits?
How do I find an affordable Echocardiogram near me in Kentucky?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Echocardiogram visit in Kentucky?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Echocardiogram in Kentucky?
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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 |