How much does an echocardiogram cost?
An echocardiogram (or "echo") is an ultrasound of the heart. Across hospitals with published data, a complete echo has a cash self-pay price with a median around $1,660, ranging from about $600 to over $4,000. If you're insured, the negotiated rate is lower on average — a median around $895. See current echocardiogram prices →
Why the price varies so much
Hospitals set their own charges and negotiate separately with each insurer, so the same test carries many different prices — and hospitals a few miles apart can differ by several times. A higher price doesn't mean a better test.
How to find — and lower — your price
- Compare hospitals and cardiology clinics near you — an outpatient clinic is often cheaper than a hospital.
- Ask whether it's billed with the facility fee separately, which can raise the total.
- Confirm before you book. Ask the billing office for the price in writing for that procedure code.
Where these numbers come from
Straight from each hospital's federally-mandated price file (required since 2021 under 45 §180) — published figures for comparison, not a quote. How we source this →
Frequently asked questions
How much does an echocardiogram cost without insurance?
The cash self-pay price has a median around $1,660, ranging from roughly $600 to over $4,000 depending on the hospital. An outpatient cardiology clinic is often cheaper than a hospital.
Is an echocardiogram the same as an EKG?
No. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound that images the heart's structure and motion; an EKG (electrocardiogram) records the heart's electrical activity and is much cheaper. They're often ordered together.
Why does an echocardiogram cost more at one hospital than another?
Hospitals set prices independently and negotiate separately with each insurer, so the same test can cost several times more at one hospital than another.
Related
Prices in this guide are as of June 2026 and link to the live page for current figures. Published data is for comparison, not a quote — always confirm with the hospital. Spotted something off? Submit a correction.