Nuclear Stress Test Cost with Medicare (2026)
Heart imaging test using radioactive tracers during stress.
$2,000
National Avg Cost
$1,600
Medicare Pays
$400
Patient Pays
Imaging
Category
Nuclear Stress Test Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $2,498 | $1,998 | $500 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $2,462 | $1,969 | $492 |
| 3 | Michigan | $2,460 | $1,968 | $492 |
| 4 | Maine | $2,446 | $1,957 | $489 |
| 5 | Ohio | $2,435 | $1,948 | $487 |
| 6 | New York | $2,429 | $1,943 | $486 |
| 7 | Colorado | $2,404 | $1,923 | $481 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $2,352 | $1,882 | $470 |
| 9 | Florida | $2,339 | $1,871 | $468 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $2,300 | $1,840 | $460 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $2,298 | $1,838 | $460 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $2,288 | $1,830 | $458 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $2,284 | $1,827 | $457 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $2,281 | $1,825 | $456 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $2,273 | $1,818 | $455 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $2,243 | $1,794 | $449 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $2,218 | $1,774 | $444 |
| 18 | Virginia | $2,205 | $1,764 | $441 |
| 19 | Idaho | $2,162 | $1,729 | $432 |
| 20 | Delaware | $2,160 | $1,728 | $432 |
| 21 | Missouri | $2,140 | $1,712 | $428 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $2,123 | $1,699 | $425 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $2,050 | $1,640 | $410 |
| 24 | Utah | $2,044 | $1,635 | $409 |
| 25 | Iowa | $2,033 | $1,626 | $407 |
| 26 | Georgia | $1,978 | $1,583 | $396 |
| 27 | Alabama | $1,956 | $1,564 | $391 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $1,954 | $1,563 | $391 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $1,950 | $1,560 | $390 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $1,937 | $1,549 | $387 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $1,918 | $1,534 | $384 |
| 32 | California | $1,905 | $1,524 | $381 |
| 33 | Nevada | $1,901 | $1,521 | $380 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $1,900 | $1,520 | $380 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $1,877 | $1,502 | $376 |
| 36 | Maryland | $1,837 | $1,469 | $367 |
| 37 | Illinois | $1,813 | $1,451 | $363 |
| 38 | Massachusetts | $1,772 | $1,418 | $354 |
| 39 | Kansas | $1,698 | $1,358 | $340 |
| 40 | Alaska | $1,690 | $1,352 | $338 |
| 41 | Indiana | $1,684 | $1,347 | $337 |
| 42 | Vermont | $1,680 | $1,344 | $336 |
| 43 | Washington | $1,664 | $1,332 | $333 |
| 44 | Montana | $1,660 | $1,328 | $332 |
| 45 | Oregon | $1,654 | $1,323 | $331 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $1,638 | $1,310 | $328 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $1,610 | $1,288 | $322 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $1,600 | $1,280 | $320 |
| 49 | Arizona | $1,593 | $1,275 | $319 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $1,539 | $1,231 | $308 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Nuclear Stress Test cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Nuclear Stress Test is $2,000. Medicare typically pays $1,600, leaving a patient responsibility of $400.
Does Medicare cover Nuclear Stress Test?
Yes, Medicare covers Nuclear Stress Test. The average Medicare payment is $1,600 out of a total cost of $2,000.
What category is Nuclear Stress Test?
Nuclear Stress Test is classified as a imaging procedure.