Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in Montana
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Montana's Big Sky Country spans vast distances that can create significant healthcare access challenges, particularly for specialized cardiac services like echocardiograms. Patients typically pay between $80 and $269 for an echocardiogram in Montana, with a median cost of $80 according to negotiated insurance rates. With 318 active echocardiogram providers across the state, patients can browse all providers in Montana to find the most convenient and affordable option.
Average
$143
Median
$80
Lowest
$80
Highest
$269
Providers
318
42% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does echocardiogram compare to related procedures in Montana?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $80 | $80 | $538 | 319 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $80 | $545 | 315 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $80 | $80 | $3,638 | 307 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $90 | $231 | $581 | 40 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $80 | $523 | 327 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $14 | $80 | 367 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $51 | $68 | $991 | 354 |
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 Montana
Montana's healthcare costs run approximately 4% above national averages, reflecting the challenges of delivering specialized services across the state's expansive rural geography. The combination of limited provider density and significant travel distances creates unique cost pressures for cardiac imaging services.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls concentrate most of Montana's cardiac specialists, while rural counties may require patients to travel hundreds of miles for echocardiogram services. This geographic disparity creates higher costs for rural patients who must factor in travel expenses and time away from work. Some rural hospitals offer basic echocardiogram services, but complex studies often require referral to urban medical centers.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient departments typically charge higher facility fees than independent cardiology clinics due to increased regulatory compliance and overhead expenses. Major health systems like Billings Clinic and Providence St. Joseph operate multiple locations but may have standardized pricing above smaller practices. Freestanding imaging centers often provide competitive rates for routine echocardiogram studies.
Insurance Market Competition in Montana
Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana, PacificSource, and UnitedHealthcare dominate the state's insurance market, providing moderate competition that helps control negotiated rates. Rural areas may have fewer insurer options, potentially leading to higher costs due to limited network competition. The relatively small population spread across vast distances can limit insurers' negotiating power with specialty providers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Montana
With 318 active echocardiogram providers serving Montana's population, the state maintains reasonable access to cardiac imaging services despite its rural nature. This provider density suggests adequate supply in major population centers, though rural areas may experience longer wait times and higher costs. The concentration of specialists in urban areas requires many patients to travel significant distances for care.
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 Montana
What is the average cost of an Echocardiogram visit in Montana without insurance?
Does Montana Medicaid cover Echocardiogram visits?
How do I find an affordable Echocardiogram near me in Montana?
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 an Echocardiogram visit in Montana?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing an Echocardiogram in Montana?
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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 |