Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in North Dakota
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
North Dakota's healthcare system operates within a largely rural framework, with Sanford Health and Altru Health System serving as the state's primary healthcare anchors across vast geographic distances. Patients seeking an Echocardiogram in North Dakota typically pay between $75 and $619, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $183 based on negotiated insurance rates. The state maintains 67 active Echocardiogram providers distributed across urban centers like Fargo and Bismarck as well as smaller communities, allowing patients to browse all providers throughout North Dakota.
Average
$292
Median
$183
Lowest
$75
Highest
$619
Providers
67
18% above national average
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How does echocardiogram compare to related procedures in North Dakota?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $165 | $2,255 | $2,255 | 473 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $434 | $1,268 | 55 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $80 | $515 | $2,334 | 52 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $118 | $348 | $853 | 42 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $181 | $2,396 | $2,396 | 470 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $26 | $26 | $26 | 253 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $68 | $68 | $157 | 236 |
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 North Dakota
North Dakota's healthcare costs run approximately 4% above national averages, reflecting the state's rural geography and limited provider competition outside major population centers. The state's oil boom regions have seen healthcare infrastructure strain, while traditional agricultural areas face ongoing rural hospital closures affecting specialist access and pricing dynamics.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Fargo and Bismarck concentrate most of North Dakota's cardiologists, creating significant travel burdens for patients in western oil patch counties or northeastern agricultural regions. Rural patients often face 2-3 hour drives to reach echocardiogram services, with some providers offering mobile cardiac imaging to underserved areas. This geographic disparity creates cost variations based on facility overhead and patient volume differences.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Sanford Health and Altru Health System dominate North Dakota's cardiac imaging landscape through hospital-owned specialty clinics that typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. Critical Access Hospitals in rural areas may have limited echocardiogram capabilities, requiring patient transfers to regional medical centers. Equipment maintenance costs in isolated locations contribute to higher per-procedure expenses.
Insurance Market Competition in North Dakota
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota maintains the largest market share, followed by Sanford Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare, creating moderate insurer competition in urban areas but limited choices rurally. This concentrated market allows major insurers significant leverage in rate negotiations with providers. Employer-sponsored plans often have narrow networks that exclude certain high-cost hospital systems.
Physician Supply and Demand in North Dakota
With 67 active echocardiogram providers serving a population of 780,000, North Dakota maintains adequate cardiac imaging capacity in urban centers but significant shortages in rural regions. The state's physician supply challenges are compounded by recruitment difficulties in remote areas, leading to higher compensation demands that affect service pricing. Wait times for routine echocardiograms average 2-3 weeks in cities but can extend to 6-8 weeks in rural areas.
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 North Dakota
What is the average cost of a Echocardiogram visit in North Dakota without insurance?
Does North Dakota Medicaid cover Echocardiogram visits?
How do I find an affordable Echocardiogram near me in North Dakota?
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 North Dakota?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Echocardiogram in North Dakota?
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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 |