Heart muscle strain imaging
Medicare pricing data for 13,424 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.4x markup — hospitals charge $127.32 but Medicare allows only $23.64. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $11 in Vermont to $40 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Heart muscle strain imaging (HCPCS code 93356) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $23.64, but hospitals typically charge $127.32 — a 5.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $23.64, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.73. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $18.42 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $40 | $184 | 18 | 239 | +69.7% |
| Hawaii | $39 | $96 | 25 | 2,854 | +66.3% |
| Wyoming | $36 | $173 | 10 | 446 | +53.3% |
| California | $36 | $136 | 862 | 37,376 | +50.3% |
| Rhode Island | $35 | $80 | 46 | 1,198 | +45.9% |
| Nevada | $33 | $104 | 103 | 2,846 | +38.9% |
| New Jersey | $32 | $140 | 478 | 12,817 | +33.6% |
| Virginia | $31 | $90 | 450 | 9,753 | +30.4% |
| Connecticut | $30 | $141 | 127 | 5,109 | +27.9% |
| New York | $30 | $157 | 712 | 20,235 | +26.6% |
| Oregon | $30 | $191 | 84 | 1,139 | +26.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $29 | $55 | 7 | 163 | +23.8% |
| Texas | $27 | $100 | 1,162 | 33,828 | +12.2% |
| Florida | $26 | $94 | 1,018 | 26,189 | +9.9% |
| Mississippi | $26 | $79 | 84 | 1,863 | +9.8% |
| Georgia | $25 | $130 | 541 | 17,892 | +5.9% |
| Louisiana | $24 | $496 | 162 | 4,299 | +2.2% |
| Massachusetts | $24 | $106 | 400 | 10,090 | +1.1% |
| Arizona | $23 | $164 | 203 | 6,659 | -2.4% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $137 | 611 | 16,541 | -7.1% |
| Maryland | $22 | $98 | 163 | 1,903 | -7.6% |
| West Virginia | $21 | $66 | 41 | 982 | -11.0% |
| Arkansas | $21 | $246 | 126 | 4,003 | -12.0% |
| Washington | $21 | $76 | 343 | 5,323 | -12.5% |
| Nebraska | $20 | $101 | 94 | 1,231 | -14.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $105 | 724 | 20,255 | -16.5% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $95 | 252 | 4,292 | -16.8% |
| South Carolina | $20 | $131 | 131 | 4,369 | -17.1% |
| New Mexico | $20 | $59 | 28 | 506 | -17.3% |
| Utah | $19 | $87 | 118 | 1,954 | -17.7% |
| Montana | $19 | $95 | 48 | 1,107 | -18.9% |
| Idaho | $19 | $55 | 64 | 535 | -19.0% |
| Colorado | $19 | $91 | 241 | 2,089 | -20.5% |
| Missouri | $18 | $165 | 245 | 10,378 | -24.0% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $287 | 363 | 16,532 | -24.6% |
| Michigan | $18 | $80 | 449 | 11,815 | -25.0% |
| District of Columbia | $17 | $125 | 29 | 764 | -28.0% |
| Illinois | $16 | $131 | 657 | 20,869 | -30.6% |
| Alabama | $16 | $70 | 142 | 9,544 | -32.2% |
| Iowa | $16 | $100 | 125 | 1,032 | -33.0% |
| Delaware | $15 | $49 | 19 | 53 | -35.5% |
| Kentucky | $15 | $52 | 172 | 4,559 | -38.3% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $74 | 43 | 648 | -39.3% |
| Kansas | $14 | $60 | 144 | 6,731 | -39.3% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $223 | 339 | 3,132 | -39.4% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $160 | 103 | 1,749 | -39.4% |
| Indiana | $14 | $90 | 244 | 4,248 | -41.8% |
| Ohio | $13 | $55 | 683 | 13,714 | -43.8% |
| Maine | $13 | $80 | 66 | 2,752 | -44.8% |
| New Hampshire | $12 | $93 | 80 | 1,317 | -51.1% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $55 | 17 | 203 | -52.9% |
| Vermont | $11 | $148 | 26 | 900 | -53.1% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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