Nuclear Stress Test Cost in Ohio (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a nuclear stress test cost in Ohio?
Where you have a nuclear stress test done in Ohio swings the bill from $1,207 to $2,601 for identical care. The median cash price across 119 reporting hospitals is $1,327. 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 Ohio, from hospital price files
- Beavercreek Medical Center · Beaver Creek, OH $569
- Kettering Medical Center · Miamisburg, OH $569
- Fort Hamilton Hospital · Hamilton, OH $569
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Where nuclear stress test costs vary in Ohio
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Cheapest Nuclear Stress Test Providers in Ohio
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($1,327) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beavercreek Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $569 | $758 below |
| 2 | Kettering Medical Center | Miamisburg, OH | $569 | $758 below |
| 3 | Fort Hamilton Hospital | Hamilton, OH | $569 | $758 below |
| 4 | Greene Memorial Hospital Inc | Xenia, OH | $569 | $758 below |
| 5 | Dayton Osteopathic Hospital | Dayton, OH | $569 | $758 below |
| 6 | Clinton Memorial Hospital | Wilmington, OH | $626 | $701 below |
| 7 | McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Inc. | Oxford, OH | $626 | $701 below |
| 8 | The Good Samaritan Hospital of Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati, OH | $626 | $701 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
- What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?
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Quick take
- Beavercreek Medical Center is the lowest-cost option at $569 - $758 below the median posted price ($1,327), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $1,327, 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) | 72 | $1,102 to $2,996 | $2,172 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 134 | $569 to $4,367 | $1,327 |
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 57 | $796 to $3,559 | $2,061 |
| Aetna | 56 | $428 to $3,705 | $683 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 46 | $1,222 to $3,659 | $2,014 |
| Cigna | 43 | $1,399 to $4,304 | $3,361 |
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 Ohio?
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 Ohio?
Across 72 Ohio hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for nuclear stress test average $1,102 to $2,996 per hospital, with a median near $2,172. 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 Ohio?
Cash (self-pay) prices for nuclear stress test at 134 Ohio hospitals range from $569 to $4,367, with a median of $1,327. 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 Ohio?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 57 Ohio hospitals range from $796 to $3,559, with a median near $2,061. 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 Ohio?
Aetna negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 56 Ohio hospitals range from $428 to $3,705, with a median near $683. 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 UnitedHealthcare in Ohio?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 46 Ohio hospitals range from $1,222 to $3,659, with a median near $2,014. 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 much does a nuclear stress test cost with Cigna in Ohio?
Cigna negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 43 Ohio hospitals range from $1,399 to $4,304, with a median near $3,361. 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 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 $307–$7,436
- Professional fee $462–$1,696
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $892–$7,436
- Professional fee $462–$1,696
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Ohio has one of the most concentrated hospital markets in the Midwest. Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals compete in Northeast Ohio (one of the few Ohio markets with genuine competition); OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's dominate Columbus; Kettering Health and Premier Health compete in Dayton. Prices across Ohio's urban markets tend to run near the Midwest median.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $6,676, including Licking Memorial Hospital at $7,436, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,327 versus $2,578 inpatient (about 1.9× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$1,327 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$265 |
| Out-of-network provider | $2,919+ |
Frequently asked questions: nuclear stress test costs in Ohio
How much does a nuclear stress test cost in Ohio?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $910, with most facilities between $617 and $1,224 (based on 110 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Ohio hospitals run $569–$4,367; 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 Ohio?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Ohio data is Beavercreek Medical Center in Beaver Creek at about $569. By metro, Cincinnati has the lowest median ($778).
Why is a nuclear stress test so much cheaper at some Ohio hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 2× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Ohio, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,327 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,172 - 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 Ohio?
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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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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