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Echocardiogram Cost in Hawaii (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a echocardiogram cost in Hawaii?

You could pay $437 or $747 for the same echocardiogram in Hawaii — depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 6 reporting hospitals is $747. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Hawaii prices for an echocardiogram span 23× across 6 reporting hospitals, from $126 (Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku) up to $2,894 (Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea) for identical care. Half of Hawaii facilities price it at or below $747, with most clustered between $282 and $747. Insurers negotiate this down to a median of $61, while self-pay patients are quoted $747 — about 12.2× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill.

A missing prior authorization can turn a covered echocardiogram into a denied claim — and the same study is one bill or two.

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  • ✓ Why a facility splits into a technical bill and a separate cardiologist bill (an office bills one global fee)
  • ✓ How the interpreting cardiologist can be out-of-network even at an in-network facility
  • ✓ Why a hospital outpatient department costs far more than a cardiology office or imaging center
  • ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line

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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost

How prices are distributed across Hawaii hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $282
  • Median hospital: $747
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $747+

That's a 3× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in the same area:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$747
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$437
Same procedure. Same week. $310 difference.

Where echocardiogram costs vary in Hawaii

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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Cheapest Echocardiogram Providers in Hawaii

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Kahuku Medical Center Kahuku, HI $126 -$621
2 Hawaii Pacific Health HI $127 -$620
3 The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa Wahiawa, HI $747 +$0
4 Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI $747 +$0
5 Queens Medical Center - West Oahu Ewa Beach, HI $747 +$0
6 Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital Waimea, HI $783 +$36

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: Declared gross charges vary significantly across Hawaii hospitals — the same procedure can look very different on a hospital's price list versus what you actually owe. Cash and negotiated prices are a more practical guide.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $747. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$747
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$149
Out-of-network provider $1,643+

Based on the state median facility price of $747. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
  • The cheapest facility can save you $621+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in Hawaii start around $282 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $282 and $747. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku (cash price from $126); The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa in Wahiawa (cash price from $747); Queens Medical Center in Honolulu (cash price from $747). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

How where you go changes what you pay for echocardiogram

The same echocardiogram bundles different services depending on the setting — facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$272–$1,711
  • Facility fee $126–$783
  • Professional fee $146–$928

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Kahuku Medical Center: $126; Hawaii Pacific Health: $127; The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa: $747
  • Most expensive (outpatient): Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital: ~$783; The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa: ~$747

→ Choosing the right facility can save $621+ vs. the state median.

Hawaii Echocardiogram prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price" — We prioritize the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Kahuku Medical Center Kahuku, HI $126 -$621 $126–$563
#2 Hawaii Pacific Health HI $127 -$620 $127–$343
#3 The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa Wahiawa, HI $747 +$0 $1,068–$2,759
#4 Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI $747 +$0 $1,068–$2,759
#5 Queens Medical Center - West Oahu Ewa Beach, HI $747 +$0 $1,068–$2,759
#6 Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital Waimea, HI $783 +$36 $1,119–$2,894

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Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Where you can save the most on echocardiogram in Hawaii

These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Kahuku Medical Center Kahuku, HI $126 -$621
Hawaii Pacific Health HI $127 -$620
The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa Wahiawa, HI $747 +$0
Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI $747 +$0
Queens Medical Center - West Oahu Ewa Beach, HI $747 +$0

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive echocardiogram providers in Hawaii

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Facility City Price vs Median
Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital Waimea, HI $783 +$36
The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa Wahiawa, HI $747 +$0
Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI $747 +$0
Queens Medical Center - West Oahu Ewa Beach, HI $747 +$0
Hawaii Pacific Health HI $127 -$620

Why prices vary this much

Of the Hawaii facilities reporting prices, 2 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $282) while 4 sit in a high-cost tier ($747 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

Learn more:
Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
How to read your medical bill
Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

Understand your cost before you go:
Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

Compare echocardiogram costs in nearby states

Frequently asked questions: echocardiogram costs in Hawaii

How much does an echocardiogram cost in Hawaii?

Across 6 Hawaii hospitals that publish prices, an echocardiogram ranges from $126 to $2,894, with a median of $747. Most facilities fall between $282 and $747. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get an echocardiogram in Hawaii?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Hawaii data is Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku at about $126. Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data — ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is an echocardiogram so much cheaper at some Hawaii hospitals?

Prices vary up to 23× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Hawaii, the median cash (self-pay) price is $747 versus a median negotiated rate of $61 — about 12.2× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an echocardiogram in Hawaii?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network — not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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Other Hawaii Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Echocardiogram

These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Hawaii. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ACPAYUMO MD LLC
8089839648
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
ALI'I HEALTH CENTER
8083317960
KAILUA KONA, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
ALOHA EYE CLINIC SURGICAL CENTER LLC
8088773984
WAILUKU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
ALOHA SURGICAL CENTER LLC
8088930578
KAHULUI, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
ANDREW MAEDA MD LLC
8085311116
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
ASIA PACIFIC SURGERY, LLC
8085858855
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
BLUDOC PEDIATRICS, INC.
8087228792
MILILANI, HI Children's Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
CASTLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
8082186850
KAILUA, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER
8083635176
KAILUA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
COMMUNITY CLINIC OF MAUI, INC.
8082449056
WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
DAVIS R KING MD INC.
8088746877
KAHULUI, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
GAMMA KNIFE CENTER OF THE PACIFIC INC
8085351579
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
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GRACE LIU, MD, LLC
8085474682
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HAWAII ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC
8085315823
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
HAWAII HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CORPORATION
8082449056
WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER EAST
8085476000
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER EAST
8085476011
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER WEST
8086787100
EWA BEACH, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
8085476762
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HAWAII VISION SURGICAL SUITES LLC
8083333233
HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
HAWAIIAN EYE CENTER INC
8086218448
WAHIAWA, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER
8089746709
HILO, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER
8089323000
HILO, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HONOKAA HOSPITAL & SKILLED NURSING
8087757211
HONOKAA, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
HONOLULU PLASTIC SURGERY LLC
8087926262
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
HONOLULU SPINE CENTER, LLC
8082372970
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
HONOLULU SURGERY CENTER LP
8085282511
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
HONOLULU VAMC
7023413020
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
JODI OLDFATHER, CRNA LLC
8089699669
HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
JON F GRAHAM MD LLC
8085504939
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER
8082939221
KAHUKU, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN
8084325738
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC.
8082436000
WAILUKU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS
8084320000
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KAISER PERMANANTE
8084320000
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KAISER PERMANENTE
8084327785
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER
8082226188
PEARL CITY, HI Children's Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN
8089836000
HONOLULU, HI Women's Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
8089838219
HONOLULU, HI Children's Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KAU HOSPITAL
8089282050
PAHALA, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
8083389431
WAIMEA, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KOHALA HOSPITAL
8088896211
KAPAAU, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KONA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC
8083298311
KAILUA KONA, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
KONA HOSPITAL
8083229311
KEALAKEKUA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER
8085362236
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KULA HOSPITAL
8088764301
KULA, HI Long Term Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KULA HOSPITAL
8088781221
KULA, HI Rural Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
KULA HOSPITAL
8088781221
KULA, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
LANAI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
8085656411
LANAI, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
LEAHI HOSPITAL
8087337932
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MAGLINAO MEDICAL MANAGEMENT LLC
8085362236
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MALAMA FIRST HEALTHCARE, INC.
8083750465
WAIMANALO, HI Rural Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM A KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS LLC
8085456411
LANA'I CITY, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM A KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS LLC
8082449056
WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
8082433030
WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
8082422457
WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
8084425700
WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
8082704236
WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
MILILANI GASTRO, LLC
8087224028
MILILANI, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
MIS ENDOSCOPY, LLC
8089492208
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
MOLOKAI GENERAL HOSPITAL
8085535331
KAUNAKAKAI, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
8088814406
KAMUELA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC
8088814406
KAMUELA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC.
8088854400
KAMUELA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
OHANA ENDOSCOPY CLINIC, LLC
8084684600
KAPOLEI, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
PACIFIC ASC LLC
8089492208
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC
8083126700
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC
8089693979
HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC
8085315828
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC
8084566420
PEARL CITY, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER
8084866000
AIEA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
PLASTIC SURGERY CTR OF THE PAC INC
8085211999
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
PUNAHELE ASSOCIATES, LLC
8089699669
HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER
8082240629
PEARL CITY, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
REJUVENATE HAWAII
8089699669
HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
ROBERT WONG, MD, L.L.C.
8084860449
AIEA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
RYAN RAO, LLC
8085242575
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
8083389431
KAPAA, HI Critical Access Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
SATOMI FUJII MD LLC
5592866043
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
8089414466
HONOLULU, HI Children's Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
SPECIALTY SURGICAL SUITES, LLC
8085362261
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL - EWA
8085478001
EWA BEACH, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL - LILIHA
8085478001
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
ST. FRANCIS LILIHA LIVER CENTER
8085478001
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
8085476000
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER - WEST
8086787000
EWA BEACH, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
8089842154
WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
8082413130
KAPAA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
8083224818
KEALAKEKUA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
8089330409
HILO, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL
8085224000
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
SURGERY CENTER OF THE PACIFIC, LLC
8089472020
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES, LLC
8085997779
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC
8089693973
HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER
8086913000
EWA BEACH, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER
8085389011
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER
8085389011
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER
8085474311
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
THE SURGICAL SUITES LLC
8085310127
HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL
8086218411
WAHIAWA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
YD SAITO MD LLC
8087563710
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.
YOSHIMURA MEDICAL LLC
8085224000
HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $272–$1,711 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

Where You Get an Echocardiogram Matters

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.

Hospital Outpatient Department

Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for an echocardiogram. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Independent Imaging Center

Independent Imaging Center typically carries the lowest typical price for an echocardiogram. Freestanding radiology centers. Technical component billed by center; professional (radiologist read) billed separately. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Physician Office

Physician Office typically carries the lowest typical price for an echocardiogram. Professional fee only. No separate facility fee unless provider-based designation.

Emergency Room Echocardiogram

An Echocardiogram performed in the emergency department can run 2–5× the cost of the identical scan at an outpatient or independent facility, because a hospital facility fee stacks on top. Use the ER only when the situation is medically urgent — it is not a setting where you can shop on price.

Echocardiogram Cost by Type

Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.

Complete Echo with Doppler (TTE)

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 93306 — the standard complete study.

Echo without Doppler

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 93307.

Limited / Follow-up Echo

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 93308.

Stress Echocardiogram

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 93350 — echo performed with cardiac stress.

This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands

Echocardiogram is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than Hospital OP, Imaging Center, Office for identical clinical outcomes.

How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.

Prior Authorization Is Usually Required

Most commercial and Medicare Advantage plans require pre-approval for echocardiogram before scheduling. If your doctor submits the order without prior authorization — or if the authorization lapses — your insurer can deny the entire claim, leaving you responsible for the full cost.

Action step: Call the member services number on your insurance card before scheduling. Ask: "Does this procedure require prior authorization?" Get the authorization number in writing and confirm it's attached to the claim before your appointment.

Who performs this: Echocardiogram is typically performed by a Cardiology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.


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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9, 2026

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