Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in Missouri
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Missouri's healthcare system serves both urban centers like St. Louis and Kansas City alongside extensive rural communities, creating varied access patterns for cardiac imaging services. Echocardiogram patients in Missouri typically pay between $78.65 and $449.05, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $221.84 based on actual insurance negotiated rates. With over 5,400 active providers offering echocardiogram services across the state, patients can browse all available specialists in Missouri to find quality care at transparent pricing.
Average
$250
Median
$222
Lowest
$79
Highest
$449
Providers
5,452
1% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does echocardiogram compare to related procedures in Missouri?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $174 | $444 | $634 | 5,324 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $188 | $534 | $815 | 5,395 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $239 | $600 | $853 | 5,306 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $115 | $411 | $535 | 5,368 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $130 | $467 | $712 | 5,404 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $16 | $24 | $358 | 6,421 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $46 | $101 | $165 | 5,390 |
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 Missouri
Missouri's healthcare costs run approximately 5% below national averages, reflecting the state's mix of competitive urban markets and lower-overhead rural providers. The state's geographic spread from the Ozarks to the northern plains creates distinct regional healthcare economies with varying provider density and cost structures.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Missouri's major metropolitan areas of St. Louis and Kansas City concentrate most cardiac specialists, while rural counties often require patients to travel significant distances for echocardiogram services. This geographic disparity creates higher costs in underserved rural areas due to limited competition and transportation expenses. Some rural hospitals partner with urban cardiology groups to provide local imaging with remote interpretation services.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned cardiology clinics affiliated with major Missouri health systems like BJC HealthCare and Saint Luke's typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. Academic medical centers in St. Louis and Columbia often have premium pricing due to teaching hospital overhead and advanced technology investments. Freestanding imaging centers frequently offer the most competitive rates for routine echocardiogram studies.
Insurance Market Competition in Missouri
Missouri's insurance landscape features moderate competition among Anthem, UHC, and Cigna, creating varied negotiated rates across different provider networks. The absence of Medicaid expansion limits insurer participation in some rural markets, potentially reducing competitive pressure on pricing. Regional health plans and agricultural cooperatives provide additional coverage options in rural areas with sometimes more favorable cardiac imaging rates.
Physician Supply and Demand in Missouri
With over 5,400 active providers offering echocardiogram services, Missouri maintains adequate specialist availability in urban areas while facing shortages in rural counties. This supply distribution affects both pricing and wait times, with rural patients often paying premium rates for limited local access. The state's medical schools in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia help maintain specialist pipelines, though rural recruitment remains challenging.
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 Missouri
What is the average cost of an Echocardiogram visit in Missouri without insurance?
Does Missouri Medicaid cover Echocardiogram visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for an Echocardiogram visit in Missouri?
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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 |