Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in Washington
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Washington State leads the nation in health technology innovation, with major medical centers in Seattle and Spokane driving advanced cardiac imaging services. Patients seeking an Echocardiogram in Washington typically pay between $80 and $513, with a median negotiated rate of $185 across the state's 4,713 active providers. Browse all Echocardiogram providers in Washington to compare costs and find the right specialist for your cardiac care needs.
Average
$260
Median
$185
Lowest
$80
Highest
$513
Providers
4,713
5% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does echocardiogram compare to related procedures in Washington?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $80 | $298 | $856 | 5,559 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $385 | $1,143 | 4,616 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $80 | $487 | $3,638 | 4,541 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $152 | $312 | $759 | 2,247 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $236 | $954 | 5,547 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $16 | $80 | 5,856 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $51 | $92 | $991 | 5,465 |
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 Washington
Washington's healthcare costs run approximately 10% above the national average, driven by the state's concentration of high-tech medical facilities and higher cost of living in metropolitan areas. The Puget Sound region's dominance in the healthcare market creates pricing pressures that ripple throughout the state.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Seattle and Tacoma metro areas have abundant cardiac imaging specialists, while eastern Washington counties face significant provider shortages that can drive up costs and extend wait times. Rural patients often travel to Spokane or cross state lines for specialized cardiac care, adding travel costs to their healthcare expenses. The Cascade Mountains create a natural divide that affects both access and pricing structures across the state.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Major health systems like UW Medicine, MultiCare, and Providence dominate Washington's healthcare landscape, with hospital-based outpatient clinics typically charging premium rates for echocardiograms. Independent cardiology practices offer more competitive pricing but may have limited availability in certain regions. Academic medical centers in Seattle command higher rates due to their research and teaching missions.
Insurance Market Competition in Washington
Washington's insurance marketplace features moderate competition with Premera, Regence, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare holding significant market share. The state's regulatory environment encourages competitive pricing, though consolidation among health systems has given providers more leverage in rate negotiations. Regional insurers like Group Health Cooperative's integration with Kaiser has reshaped competitive dynamics in recent years.
Physician Supply and Demand in Washington
With 4,713 active providers offering echocardiograms, Washington has relatively good specialist availability compared to national averages, though distribution heavily favors urban areas. This adequate supply helps moderate pricing in competitive markets like Seattle, while rural areas face both higher costs and longer wait times. The state's medical residency programs help maintain steady provider pipeline, particularly in cardiac specialties.
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 Washington
What is the average cost of a Echocardiogram visit in Washington without insurance?
Does Washington Medicaid cover Echocardiogram visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Echocardiogram visit in Washington?
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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 |