Nuclear Stress Test Cost in Colorado (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a nuclear stress test cost in Colorado?
Where you have a nuclear stress test done in Colorado swings the bill from $566 to $2,752 for identical care. The median cash price across 72 reporting hospitals is $1,386. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in Colorado, from hospital price files
- AdventHealth Littleton · Littleton, CO $447
- AdventHealth Parker · Parker, CO $447
- AdventHealth Castle Rock · Castle Rock, CO $447
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Where nuclear stress test costs vary in Colorado
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Cheapest Nuclear Stress Test Providers in Colorado
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($1,386) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $447 | $939 below |
| 2 | AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $447 | $939 below |
| 3 | AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $447 | $939 below |
| 4 | AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $447 | $939 below |
| 5 | AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $447 | $939 below |
| 6 | Boulder Community Health | Boulder, CO | $522 | $864 below |
| 7 | HCA HEALTHONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | $528 | $858 below |
| 8 | HCA HEALTHONE NORTHEAST ER | Thornton, CO | $528 | $858 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- AdventHealth Littleton is the lowest-cost option at $447 - $939 below the median posted price ($1,386), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $1,386, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $1,323 to $1,323 | $1,323 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 60 | $612 to $3,843 | $2,006 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 76 | $447 to $4,383 | $1,386 |
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 52 | $181 to $2,531 | $467 |
| Aetna | 48 | $599 to $7,148 | $2,177 |
| Cigna | 46 | $1,045 to $4,220 | $2,724 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 36 | $1,434 to $5,206 | $2,938 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with Medicare in Colorado?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for nuclear stress test is about $1,323 to $1,323 (typically near $1,323). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $265 on a $1,323 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with insurance in Colorado?
Across 60 Colorado hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for nuclear stress test average $612 to $3,843 per hospital, with a median near $2,006. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost without insurance in Colorado?
Cash (self-pay) prices for nuclear stress test at 76 Colorado hospitals range from $447 to $4,383, with a median of $1,386. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 52 Colorado hospitals range from $181 to $2,531, with a median near $467. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with Aetna in Colorado?
Aetna negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 48 Colorado hospitals range from $599 to $7,148, with a median near $2,177. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with Cigna in Colorado?
Cigna negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 46 Colorado hospitals range from $1,045 to $4,220, with a median near $2,724. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with UnitedHealthcare in Colorado?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 36 Colorado hospitals range from $1,434 to $5,206, with a median near $2,938. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for nuclear stress test
The same nuclear stress test 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.
- Facility fee $317–$6,139
- Professional fee $462–$1,696
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $336–$4,380
- Professional fee $462–$1,696
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
UCHealth and CommonSpirit Health (formerly SCL Health) dominate the Front Range market, with Centura Health (now Intermountain) adding competition in the Denver corridor. Denver and Boulder wage indices are among the highest in the Mountain West, pushing Medicare-adjusted rates up relative to rural Colorado. The urban-rural price gap in Colorado is one of the widest in the country.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,386 versus $1,636 inpatient (about 1.2× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$1,386 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$277 |
| Out-of-network provider | $3,049+ |
Frequently asked questions: nuclear stress test costs in Colorado
How much does a nuclear stress test cost in Colorado?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $337, with most facilities between $240 and $454 (based on 72 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Colorado hospitals run $447–$4,383; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a nuclear stress test in Colorado?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Colorado data is AdventHealth Littleton in Littleton at about $447. By metro, Englewood has the lowest median ($549).
Why is a nuclear stress test so much cheaper at some Colorado hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 1.9× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Colorado, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,386 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,006 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 a nuclear stress test in Colorado?
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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About the Author
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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