Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in Tennessee
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Tennessee's healthcare landscape features concentrated provider networks in Nashville and Memphis with significant rural gaps, creating notable cost variations for specialty services. Echocardiogram patients typically pay between $63.81 and $340.03, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $165.16 across Tennessee's 2,797 active providers. Tennessee maintains costs roughly 4% below national averages, and patients can browse all participating Echocardiogram providers throughout the state to find the most affordable options.
Average
$190
Median
$165
Lowest
$64
Highest
$340
Providers
2,797
23% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does echocardiogram compare to related procedures in Tennessee?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $90 | $288 | $582 | 2,610 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $85 | $314 | $714 | 2,664 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $90 | $399 | $796 | 2,520 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $101 | $223 | $473 | 2,452 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $85 | $200 | $604 | 2,698 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $18 | $85 | 2,824 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $48 | $104 | $189 | 2,512 |
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 Tennessee
Tennessee's healthcare costs run approximately 4% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living compared to coastal regions and moderate provider competition across urban markets. The state's elongated geography creates distinct cost patterns between the Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville metropolitan areas versus rural Appalachian and agricultural regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville concentrate most of Tennessee's cardiac specialists and echocardiogram facilities, while rural counties in East and West Tennessee often require patients to travel significant distances for specialty care. This geographic disparity creates higher effective costs for rural patients due to travel expenses and time off work, though the actual procedure fees may be lower at rural facilities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient departments at major systems like Vanderbilt, Saint Thomas, and Regional One Health typically charge higher facility fees for echocardiograms compared to independent cardiology practices. Freestanding imaging centers and physician-owned practices often provide the same quality service at 30-50% lower total cost due to reduced overhead expenses.
Insurance Market Competition in Tennessee
BCBS TN, UHC, and Cigna dominate Tennessee's commercial insurance market, creating moderate competition that keeps negotiated rates reasonable compared to more concentrated markets. The presence of multiple competing health plans gives providers leverage in rate negotiations, contributing to Tennessee's below-average costs for specialty services like echocardiograms.
Physician Supply and Demand in Tennessee
With 2,797 active providers offering echocardiograms across Tennessee, the state maintains adequate specialist supply in urban areas while facing shortages in rural regions. This balanced supply in major markets helps keep wait times reasonable and prevents excessive pricing, though rural patients may face longer delays and higher travel-related 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 Tennessee
What is the average cost of a Echocardiogram visit in Tennessee without insurance?
Does Tennessee Medicaid cover Echocardiogram visits?
How do I find an affordable Echocardiogram near me in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Echocardiogram in Tennessee?
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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 |